In this Olympic year, and while French athletes shine on the tatami mats, we would dream of seeing this French watch, but with a Japanese spirit, on the wrist of Clarisse Agbégnénou or Teddy Riner.
It already adorns that of Cyrille Maret, the multi-medalist judoka from Dijon, quadruple French champion, and bronze medalist at the Olympic Games in 2016.
“Judo built me as a man,”
he explains.
It's much more than a sport, it's a real school of life.
Its moral code allows all practitioners to become better people in our society.
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With nearly half a million practitioners in France, three-quarters of them young children, the martial art created by Jigoro Kano is in fact more than a simple sport: it is a true philosophy of life.
Politeness, courage, self-control, respect... Once you leave the tatami mats, your values permeate your life.
Judo champion Cyrille Maret, with the MAT Watches Shin Gi Tai on his wrist.
MAT Watches.
Surprisingly, watches dedicated to this sport, very popular in France, are more than rare.
This new Shin Gi Tai collection (the unity of thought, technique and physique, found both in judo and in karate) signed by the independent French brand created by Fabrice Pougez, MAT Watches, is therefore sponsored by Cyrille Maret.
With its simple and solid design, it stands out on sporty wrists.
In addition to the characters written in red on its black dial, its back engraved with a Tomoe Nage, the famous projection known as the “Japanese planchette” of judo, can be personalized on request.
The Shin Gi Tai watch from MAT Watches.
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This judoka watch made in France (as indicated by the mention on its dial) features an automatic Soprod P024 caliber, made in Switzerland.
Its 316L steel case measuring 42.5 mm in diameter and 13.5 mm thick is combined with a black dial with Super Luminova BGW9 indexes and hands, a scratch-resistant anti-reflective treated sapphire crystal, a screw-down crown and back.
The Shin Gi Tai watch from MAT Watches.
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Water-resistant to 200 meters, its bi-directional rotating bezel allows a 12-hour GMT function.
This watch comes with three easily interchangeable straps in black calfskin, black genuine rubber and black canvas.
Its reinforced pumps make it easier to change bracelets.
It is currently available for subscription at €1,650 including tax on the website www.merairterre.com