Ōtsuka Lōtec’s $108,000 No. 9 Packs Jumping Hours, a Tourbillon, and a Striking Gong Into One Rectangular Case
Tokyo watchmaker Jiro Katayama abandons his affordable formula with the Ōtsuka Lōtec No. 9, packing five complications including a tourbillon and hour strike into a compact rectangular case for $108,000. After nine years of development, this industrial-inspired timepiece is a big leap from sub-$5,000 pieces to haute horlogerie territory, available exclusively in Japan.
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Updated Oct 12, 2025