Otsuka Lotec - watches & reviews

“The atmosphere, form, details, and textures of various” objects:モノ(mono), which I touch, gaze at, and interact with, serve as the inspiration for my Otsuka Lotec watch.I get various design hints from touching, looking at, and interacting with this モノ.

The presence of モノ that has been processed from a steel plate or cast metal and assembled with screws, rather than Mono, which is integrally molded from resin. An analog sensation rather than cutting-edge activity on a touch panel, like twisting a knob or pulling down a lever.The simple and warm structure that metal’s robust weight inevitably imparts to human tools and purposes.

These senses make up the foundation of my craftsmanship. As a human being, I seem to be more drawn to the nostalgic charm of somewhat antiquated objects and the designs that are the work of a single engineer and embody the personality and character of the designer rather than cutting-edge high-end objects. 

Above all, I design watches that I would like to wear and own.”

- Jiro Katayama