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Otsuka Lotec · 6号

Otsuka Lotec 6号

$495,000

Used market ≈ $13,619 · from 9 sold listings

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Case

Diameter
42.6mm
Thickness
11.8mm
Lug width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
30m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire

Movement

Caliber
Miyota 9015
Type
Automatic
Power reserve
40h
Hacking
No
Hand-winding
No
Complications
Time only

Miyota

Miyota's premium automatic caliber positioned as a Japanese alternative to the ETA 2824-2 and Sellita SW200-1. The 9015 adds hacking, hand-winding, and a smoother 28,800 vph beat rate over the budget 8215. Its thinner profile and higher jewel count make it a favorite among microbrands seeking a reliable mid-range movement that punches above its price point.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
sector
Sub-dials
1
Bezel
smooth_polished
Bracelet
leather_strap

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02The community take

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Owners and reviewers widely praise the Otsuka Lotec 6号 for its exquisite, refined finishing and unique, coherent industrial design inspired by automotive and train gauges, with its double retrograde display and vertically brushed dial noted as particular highlights. Some owners report accuracy around +4 seconds per day, with variations depending on position, and one reviewer flags that the retrograde display's reset mechanism may occasionally show a discrepancy of up to 60 seconds. The crown is described as rough and industrial, and availability is extremely limited, primarily restricted to Japan through a lottery system. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Otsuka Lotec 6号 highly for its distinctive design and finishing at the price point.

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