Otsuka Lotec No. 6
A steam-punk-inspired, modern watch with a retrograde time display from the independent watchmaker Jiro Katayama. New with original box and papers. Purchased in 2024.
Case: 316 L Stainless steel. Straight-grained finish. Crown at 2 o’clock. Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating. Water resistance of 30 meters.
Bracelet: Calf leather strap with engraved pin buckle.
Dial: Brushed silver with arched hour and minute scales. Retrograde hands with polished bevels. Second disc. Date at 5 o’clock. Typeface inspired by Japanese
highway signs.
Movement: Miyota 9015 automatic movement. 28,800 vph. 40 hours of power reserve.
Diameter: 42.6mm. Thickness: 11.8mm.
Condition: Like new with original box and papers. Complete set.
More about Otsuka Lotec:
Otsuka Lotec is a small, independent Japanese watch brand founded by Jiro Katayama. Katayama’s designs are normally inspired by industrial design: cars, airplanes, trains, and gauges of all kinds. This particular inspiration is felt strongly in the design of the No. 6. The No. 6 was awarded the “Challenge” prize in the 2024 edition of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève.