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Mike Wood · 26 October 2016, 08:55 PM

I have just received news that Shigeharu Aritake aka "Japanese Ziggy", the London / Tokyo watch dealer, shop owner, and collector, suffered a stroke at his London home two weeks ago and sadly passed away at the age of 72.

Ziggy was an "old school" gentleman dealer and collector, with a passion for vintage Rolex, Patek, Omega and military watches, amassing a legendary private collection of timepieces.

He had a vintage watch shop in Tokyo run by his family, a stand at London's Portobello Road market, and was a regular at all of the UK watch fairs. He wrote for several Japanese watch publications, and released a book about some of his Rolex collection ("Rolex Scene")

Shigeharu was much respected and liked, and I am genuinely saddened by his passing.

Sayonara Ziggy-san.

Mike Wood

G-Web · 26 October 2016, 09:03 PM

お悔やみ申し上げます.
Condolences to Aritake-san and his family.
-GW

Lol-x · 26 October 2016, 09:17 PM

Very sad to hear this news about a fellow watch enthusiast.

offrdmania · 26 October 2016, 11:10 PM

It is sad to hear and condolences to his family.
Luckily he will have a legacy with his published writings and friends like you keeping his name and and memories alive.

Richard Carver · 26 October 2016, 11:57 PM

Always sad to lose a friend Mike, condolences to you and his family.

omegandlongines · 27 October 2016, 12:55 AM

I´m very sorry to hear. Condolences to his family.

zapokee · 28 October 2016, 04:55 PM

RIP Ziggy.

TempoKing · 29 October 2016, 12:53 AM

Sad to hear the unfortunate news - I knew the guy from when I lived in London
Condolences to his family

theflywrist · 29 October 2016, 01:30 AM

RIP Ziggy.

fusionstorm · 29 October 2016, 02:47 PM

Condolences to his family and friends. I never had an opportunity to meet him, but heard many good things about him. Hope his collection is handled properly by his heirs.

26 October 2016, 08:55 PM	#1
Mike Wood "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Wood Location: Liverpool UK Watch: Listen & Learn! Posts: 609	Sad news of Shigeharu "Ziggy" Aritake London / Tokyo Watch Dealer & Collector I have just received news that Shigeharu Aritake aka "Japanese Ziggy", the London / Tokyo watch dealer, shop owner, and collector, suffered a stroke at his London home two weeks ago and sadly passed away at the age of 72. Ziggy was an "old school" gentleman dealer and collector, with a passion for vintage Rolex, Patek, Omega and military watches, amassing a legendary private collection of timepieces. He had a vintage watch shop in Tokyo run by his family, a stand at London's Portobello Road market, and was a regular at all of the UK watch fairs. He wrote for several Japanese watch publications, and released a book about some of his Rolex collection ("Rolex Scene") Shigeharu was much respected and liked, and I am genuinely saddened by his passing. Sayonara Ziggy-san. Mike Wood

26 October 2016, 09:17 PM	#3
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,237	Very sad to hear this news about a fellow watch enthusiast. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

26 October 2016, 11:10 PM	#4
offrdmania 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 5,845	It is sad to hear and condolences to his family. Luckily he will have a legacy with his published writings and friends like you keeping his name and and memories alive. __________________ TRF Member 11738

29 October 2016, 02:47 PM	#10
fusionstorm "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Piedmont, CA Watch: various vintage Posts: 2,272	Condolences to his family and friends. I never had an opportunity to meet him, but heard many good things about him. Hope his collection is handled properly by his heirs. __________________ 1680 MK II 2.2M (my daily); 1655 MK IV 8.1M (my 1st vintage); 16660 x 4 - 8.0M spider & matte 7.4M, 8.0M, 8.0M; 16610LV F MK I/MK I; 116528 Z; 14060 M COSC; Tudor 75090 Gone.....never forgotten: 14000 F, 14060 V COSC, PAM 048, 16623 F, 1680 MK V 3.1M, 16800 matte 8.3M & 1655 MK IV 7.4M

26 October 2016, 09:03 PM	#2
G-Web 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Grant Location: NZ Watch: Moon Posts: 1,699	お悔やみ申し上げます. Condolences to Aritake-san and his family. -GW

26 October 2016, 11:57 PM	#5
Richard Carver "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: US Posts: 2,237	Always sad to lose a friend Mike, condolences to you and his family.

27 October 2016, 12:55 AM	#6
omegandlongines "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Sweden Posts: 1	I´m very sorry to hear. Condolences to his family.

28 October 2016, 04:55 PM	#7
zapokee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Japan Posts: 4,344	RIP Ziggy.

29 October 2016, 12:53 AM	#8
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,497	Sad to hear the unfortunate news - I knew the guy from when I lived in London Condolences to his family

29 October 2016, 01:30 AM	#9
theflywrist "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Stratosphere Posts: 1,990	RIP Ziggy.

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