Otsuka Lotec

Got my hands on this lovely weird quirky watch. Anyone familiar with this japanese independent brand?

Horological machines and legacy machines are the best examples, another player is obviously Urwerk. Trying to walk different paths and saving a lot of money, you could have a look at Jiro Katayama aka Otsuka Lotec or Behrens.

…of my Otsuka Lotec No. 5 Kai. Here’s the latest one:

Finally received this unusual specimen today 🥳 I have to say that I am very impressed by the overall execution and attention to detail. The watch feels robust and well made. I’ve put it on a 3rd party strap and can already tell that it’s a strap monster 👍

Very excited to be receiving this piece in the next week or so. I love the story of Jiro Katayama’s watchmaking journey and will post more pics once I have it on the wrist.

For me, three that arrived in 2025: A very early Freak (Single digit SN) and these two for which I embarrassingly only have dealer pictures although I have worn them quite a bit: Otsuka Lotec 6 and Louis Erard X Vianney Halter II Le Regulateur I hope I’ll

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"The Otsuka Lotec No. 7.5. Launched in 2021 and iterated upon with some changes in 2023, the watch features a unique 40mm brushed stainless steel construction with wire lugs that boasts a unique display inspired by vintage 3-lens turret 8mm cameras, as sh