Movement in Motion – TiCTAC JDM Field Watch – Miyota Quartz Movement – overhauled in March 2026
Movement in Motion – TiCTAC JDM Field Watch – Miyota Quartz Movement – overhauled in March 2026
This Movement in Motion Field Watch is a typical example of Japan's independent, design-driven watch culture – functional, clearly designed, and exclusively conceived for the Japanese market.
The watch was fully disassembled, cleaned, and fitted with a new battery in March 2026 and is in very good, lightly worn condition .
With its unusually large case for Japanese watches, clear field watch aesthetic, and high-quality craftsmanship, it represents an interesting alternative to classic military designs – with clear JDM DNA.
Brand & Background – TiCTAC and "Movement in Motion"
"Movement in Motion" is not an independent traditional watch brand, but an exclusive in-house line of the Japanese watch retail chain TiCTAC , one of Japan's largest and most style-defining watch retailers.
TiCTAC operates numerous stores in Japan (including in Tokyo, Osaka, department stores, and airports) and is known for developing its own models in addition to international brands, which are specifically tailored to the Japanese market.
The "Movement in Motion" line stands for:
- functional, everyday designs
- clear, often military-inspired design
- Excellent value for money
- limited or hard-to-find series
It is also typical that these models:
- are not officially sold outside Japan (JDM)
- are often quickly sold out
- only appear internationally on the secondary market
Thus, these watches fall into a category like many Japanese "insider" models from Seiko, Citizen, or independents – but with significantly lower visibility.
Movement
Caliber: Miyota Quartz
Miyota is a manufacturer from the Citizen Group and is one of the world's most important producers of industrial watch movements.
Special features:
- High reliability and ease of maintenance
- Precise, robust daily operation
- Proven Japanese series production
Design & Character
The watch clearly takes its cues from classic field and military watches:
- large, excellently legible Arabic numerals
- additional 24h scale
- clear minute track
- Reduced, functional design
The radially textured black dial simultaneously gives the watch a certain depth and visually sets it apart significantly from pure tool watches.
With a diameter of over 42 mm, it is also among the larger Japanese models, making it particularly interesting for European wrists.
Technical data
Brand: Movement in Motion (TiCTAC, Japan)
Model: Field Watch
Movement: Miyota Quartz
Case: Stainless steel
Diameter: approx. 42.4 mm (without crown)
Lug-to-Lug: approx. 50 mm
Height: approx. 15.1 mm
Lug width: 19 mm
Strap: new black leather strap
Weight: 78 g (incl. strap)
Condition
Very good condition with only minor signs of wear.
- Case with light signs of wear
- Dial and hands very clean
- Glass without distracting damage
Service:
- fully disassembled and cleaned (03/2026)
- new battery installed
The watch runs perfectly.
Collector's and Market Classification
This watch is not a classic collector's item in the sense of Vintage Seiko or Citizen – but that's exactly what makes it interesting.
It is aimed at:
- Lovers of Japanese JDM models
- Collectors of "obscure" or hard-to-access brands
- Buyers who deliberately seek outside the major brands
The decisive factor here is:
Exclusivity through distribution system – not by quantity.
Since Movement in Motion models:
- Are only sold through TiCTAC
- Are hardly available internationally
- Are rarely exported specifically
A market emerges that is highly dependent on the secondary market supply.
Warranty (used)
This is a used item. The limitation period for claims for defects (statutory warranty) is 12 months from delivery.
Note
As this is a used watch, no water resistance can be guaranteed. To protect the movement, the watch should not come into contact with water or moisture.
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