Ōtsuka Lōtec

Ōtsuka Lōtec № 7.5 – The Escape Pod

Jiro Katayama’s Ōtsuka Lōtec has carved out a cult following, blending mechanical artistry with radical design. The № 7.5 is no exception—part spacecraft, part timekeeping instrument, it distorts the boundaries between horology and industrial engineering.

 Inspired by vintage turret-style cameras, its sculpted 40mm stainless steel case (316L) is an interplay of straight graining and sandblasting, creating a striking contrast of textures. Three precisely cut windows frame the jumping hour display and rotating minute and seconds discs, forming a cockpit-like interface for time-telling. The updated sapphire crystal and custom fisheye lens enhance durability and clarity, further sharpening its futuristic edge.

At its core, a Miyota 82S5 movement with a custom in-house jumping hour module ensures each hour shift is as instantaneous as it is precise. A custom buckle and calfskin strap complete the design, maintaining a balance between avant-garde aesthetics and refined wearability.

Though rooted in Japanese independent watchmaking, the № 7.5 feels like an escape pod built for interstellar travel—its three portholes revealing time as if glimpsed from a vessel on the verge of departure.