Otsuka Lotec Founder Jiro Katayama Discusses Brand’s Origins and Future

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Monochrome Watches · 2026-10-22

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2026-10-22

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Jiro Katayama discusses the creation and future of Otsuka Lotec, the Japanese independent watch brand he founded. Its collection combines steampunk influences with industrial design, building international recognition within the independent watchmaking scene over just a few years.

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• Monochrome WatchesInterview – Jiro Katayama, Founder of Otsuka Lotec, on the Creation and Future of Japan’s Coolest Indie Watch Brand