{"product_id":"otsuka-lotec-no-6-gphg-winner-2026-brand-new-full-set","title":"Ōtsuka Lōtec No. 6 GPHG Winner | 2026 Brand New Full Set","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eŌtsuka Lōtec No. 6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGPHG 2024 Challenge Prize Winner | Double Retrograde | 2026 | Brand New | Full Set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered for sale is an exceptional example of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eŌtsuka Lōtec No. 6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, presented in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebrand new, unworn condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and accompanied by its complete original set. Dated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this highly sought-after model was produced exclusively for the Japanese domestic market and remains extraordinarily difficult to acquire outside Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe No. 6 is the watch that propelled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJiro Katayama\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and Ōtsuka Lōtec onto the global stage, earning the prestigious \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGPHG Challenge Prize in 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Originally trained as an automotive and industrial designer, Katayama developed his watchmaking expertise independently, creating some of the most innovative and unconventional mechanical watches produced today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrawing inspiration from vintage automotive instrumentation, the No. 6 transforms timekeeping into a dynamic visual experience. Its rhodium-plated dial resembles a precision speedometer, with both hours and minutes displayed via a unique simultaneous double retrograde mechanism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the end of each cycle, both hands instantaneously return to zero, creating one of the most engaging mechanical displays in contemporary independent watchmaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement \u0026amp; Engineering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowering the watch is an automatic movement based on the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiyota 9015\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, enhanced with Ōtsuka Lōtec’s proprietary in-house double retrograde module.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe mechanism features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimultaneous retrograde hour display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimultaneous retrograde minute display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentral rotating seconds disc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLateral date display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecision-adjusted retrograde cam system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe retrograde mechanism is adjusted to remarkable tolerances, reflecting the engineering-focused philosophy that defines Katayama's work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisible through its industrial design language rather than traditional decoration, the No. 6 celebrates mechanical function as its primary aesthetic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatch Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ōtsuka Lōtec\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No. 6\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brand New \/ Unworn\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 42.6 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase Thickness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 11.8 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Straight-Grained\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rhodium-Plated Instrument-Style Dial\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Automatic\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBase Calibre:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Miyota 9015\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModule:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Proprietary Double Retrograde Module\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Double Retrograde Hours \u0026amp; Minutes, Central Seconds Disc, Date\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fan-Shaped Sapphire with Anti-Reflective Coating\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrown Position:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2 O'Clock\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistribution:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Japan Domestic Market Exclusive\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand new, unworn condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo signs of wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete factory set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRunning within factory specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded in the Full Set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal presentation box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarranty documentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManuals and accessories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete factory set as delivered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector Perspective\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinner of the GPHG Challenge Prize 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most important modern independent watches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProprietary double retrograde complication\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned by renowned independent watchmaker Jiro Katayama\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtremely limited production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapan-only allocation model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRarely available internationally\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe No. 6 represents the perfect intersection of industrial design, mechanical creativity, and independent watchmaking. 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