Check out this Japanese brand Otsuka Lotec

[Steele]

I recently went to Japan and was looking for a No6 especially the Meteorite version. Impossible to find!! I paid a little over 6k and am very satisfied to have this in my collection as it’s a real statement piece.

Ended up getting this one on EBay and learned the best time to pick one up is right after the Lottery. I tried to join the lottery a correctly I couldn’t because you need a Japanese address and CC, so my buddy in Japan registered and we didn’t win in the last lottery.

A little about the watch. The fit and finish is amazing and I love the details of the Bezel and dial, The small openwork window has the gear that's spinning is the Seconds hand. The double retrograde is amazing especially when you flip from midnight to a new day as both hands and the Date wheel jump. "Very Genta inspired". The design language is so FRESH compared to the norm that’s getting pumped out by the big boys.


The only complaint I have is the strap, it’s way underwhelming and the pin buckle is low quality compared to the Case.

[Steele]

Originally Posted by INC

Sorry, looks like I worded it wrong! I meant that No5. Kai will look like a Urwerk

wow love this

[INC]

Originally Posted by Steele

I recently went to Japan and was looking for a No6 especially the Meteorite version. Impossible to find!!

Congratulations on your No.6, and welcome to the club

It is certain that it is almost impossible to get a model with a meteorite dial, since only 10 of them were made, if I remember correctly. This is perhaps one of the rarest Otsuka models, as there were only a few limited editions of the No.6.

You're right about the strap, I have replaced them with bracelets on both of my Otsukas. One got a Milanese one, the other a bit "Apple watch" type, I think they look much better that way.

[INC]

Originally Posted by Steele

wow love this

Jiro Katayama previously said that sooner or later the time will come for international shipping as well. Even though I was a bit disappointed with the Kai model, I am hoping that this model will be like that. Mostly because the MSRP of these watches is extremely reasonable.

[Steele]

Originally Posted by INC

Jiro Katayama previously said that sooner or later the time will come for international shipping as well. Even though I was a bit disappointed with the Kai model, I am hoping that this model will be like that. Mostly because the MSRP of these watches is extremely reasonable.

honestly for what your getting the RRP is amazing IF YOU CAN GET IT AT RRP

[INC]

Originally Posted by Steele

honestly for what your getting the RRP is amazing IF YOU CAN GET IT AT RRP

That's why I hope that Jiro will really manage to ship overseas. He already wrote about this earlier, but he hasn't made it a reality yet

[djnick]

Originally Posted by INC

That's why I hope that Jiro will really manage to ship overseas. He already wrote about this earlier, but he hasn't made it a reality yet

highly doubt this will happen anytime soon. Folks in japan cannot even get these via lottery. Supply simply outweighs demand. If it wins the GPHG this month it will be even worse

[INC]

Originally Posted by djnick

highly doubt this will happen anytime soon. Folks in japan cannot even get these via lottery. Supply simply outweighs demand. If it wins the GPHG this month it will be even worse

Probably. But Jiro is currently making flippers to sell their watches as quickly as possible as the next raffle is coming very soon. It seems, the japanese fellows will wait for this, and do not purchases the watches on the market.

[Steele]

yup this will be a game changer for the brand this will be a Moon Launch for them and their amazing craftsmanship and dedication

[djnick]

Originally Posted by INC

Probably. But Jiro is currently making flippers to sell their watches as quickly as possible as the next raffle is coming very soon. It seems, the japanese fellows will wait for this, and do not purchases the watches on the market.

too late

[INC]

Originally Posted by djnick

too late

Why is it late?

[djnick]

Originally Posted by INC

Why is it late?

It was in reference to the last part of your statement not to buy from flippers but I mentioned that it’s too late and I already did

[Ichiran]

A unique stainless steel semi-skeletonized No.6 with date, retrograde hours and minutes, warranty and presentation box, made for the TOKI: watch auction.
https://www.phillips.com/detail/otsu...c/HK080624/107

This one is incredibly sexy. A guaranteed conversation starter - "buddy do you mind if I have a closer look at your watch pls?"

[INC]

I will be curious about the hammer price of this unique "Shinonome". Also, for the hammer price of the 7.5 and 6 :)

[Steele]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

A unique stainless steel semi-skeletonized No.6 with date, retrograde hours and minutes, warranty and presentation box, made for the TOKI: watch auction.
https://www.phillips.com/detail/otsu...c/HK080624/107

This one is incredibly sexy. A guaranteed conversation starter - "buddy do you mind if I have a closer look at your watch pls?"

I love this

[Gavster]

Otsuka Lotec no 6 wins its category at the GPHG 2024 awards today

[Steele]

For the win

[Ichiran]

Well deserved but I wish I have the wrist to wear this one.

[INC]

As expected, Jiro Katayama and his No.6 won his category. :)

The Master's speech can be viewed here:

[enjoythemusic]

Well earned award, bravo!