Toyota Land Cruiser LC005 watch

LC005 is the fourth confirmed model in the Toyota Land Cruiser watch series from the 1990s, and one of the most tool-oriented designs. It is a large analogue quartz chronograph with 1/20-second timing, an internal rotating world-time bezel and an external unidirectional steel bezel.

Like the LC008, the LC005 is powered by a Seiko/Epson YM55A quartz chronograph movement. The Land Cruiser vehicle illustration returns to the screw-down caseback, while the stainless-steel bracelet is fitted with a clasp signed LAND CRUISER. At 42.2 mm in diameter, it is substantially larger than the earlier LC001 and LC003 and has the strongest conventional “tool watch” character of the series.

Two variants have been identified: 7115 LC005-01 with black dial and 7116 LC005-02 with blue dial. The black LC005-01 is confirmed by surviving original packaging and JAN/EAN-13 4902907571156; the sequential product code strongly suggests 7116 for the blue LC005-02.

7115 LC005-01 (Black dial)

7116 LC005-02 (Blue dial)

Measurements

Diameter	42.2mm
Lug-to-lug	44.9 mm
Thickness	11.6 mm
Lug width	19 mm

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World-time bezel

The LC005 incorporates an internal rotating world-time bezel, operated by a separate external control positioned at approximately 5 o’clock. The inner bezel carries city/time-zone markings and can be rotated independently of the main dial, allowing comparison of local time with other international time zones.

This sits inside the separate external unidirectional rotating steel bezel, giving the LC005 two independently functioning bezel systems in addition to its 1/20-second chronograph.

Case and bracelet

The 42.2 mm stainless-steel case is fitted with a unidirectional rotating steel bezel and chronograph pushers. LAND CRUISER branding is incorporated into the case flank, making the vehicle association visible even when the watch is viewed from the side. The stainless-steel bracelet is fitted with a folding clasp signed LAND CRUISER.

Movement

The LC005 is powered by the Seiko Epson (formerly Hattori) YM55A quartz chronograph movement. The YM55A is a battery-powered mechanical-quartz hybrid with a 3.70mm thickness and requires a 395 cell

• Movement: Seiko/Epson YM55A
• Type: Quartz analogue chronograph
• Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date and chronograph with 1/20-second indication
• Battery: 395 / SR927SW
• Movement thickness: approximately 3.7 mm

Caseback

The LC005 has a screw-down stainless-steel caseback engraved with the LC005 model designation, Land Cruiser vehicle illustration and LAND CRUISER logo. Individual serial numbers are present, but unlike the LC001 numbering format, surviving examples include numbers above 1000.

The caseback is additionally marked WATER RESISTANT 20 BAR and JAPAN MADE.

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Original packaging

Surviving LC005 sets have been found with a Land Cruiser-branded presentation box, warranty documentation, Maruman instruction manual and model-specific hang tag.

The original labels are valuable in reconstructing the series. They associate the black LC005-01 variants with the sequential product code 7115, with JAN/EAN numbers (4902907571156). The blue variant is most probably 7116 LC005-02.

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Internet images

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