Otsuka Lotec

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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As teasered recently in another post, I have finally managed to visit MiH for the first time some weeks ago and what a pleasure it has been. Tacked on at the back of a trip to Geneva, it was actually a bit of an afterthought but I am truly glad to have do

"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

the Gerber was understated and not something you typically see at a watch event. The Otsuka Lotec really impressed me and the gentleman wearing it enjoys pieces not seen often, it’s a tad larger than I expected. The Gronefeld drew much attention, as that