Seiko Panda Watch
In short
Seiko has launched a limited-edition Power Design Project Panda Chronograph, which features a literal interpretation of a panda through its unique design elements. Pre-orders for this production version of Kiyotaka Sakai's 2024 concept are now open.
In plain words
This watch uses shapes to look like a panda animal. The small dials look like panda eyes, the hands look like bamboo leaves, and the buttons look like ears.
A simple example
The watch features pushers shaped like ears and a case back with a tail design to complete the animal theme.
Why it matters
It turns a common watchmaking nickname into a physical, literal design. This makes it a highly unique and charming collector's item compared to standard chronographs.
Easy to mix up
Do not confuse this literal animal-themed watch with a standard 'panda dial' watch, which simply refers to any black and white chronograph.
Sources
- Seiko prezentuje nowy chronograf w stylu pandy w limitowanej edycji: subtarcze przypominające oczy pandy, wskazówki w kształcie liści bambusa i przyciski w kształcie uszu
- Seiko lance un nouveau chronographe panda en édition limitée : compteurs en forme d’yeux de panda, aiguilles en forme de feuilles de bambou et poussoirs en forme d’oreilles
- Seiko lanza un nuevo Panda Chronograph de edición limitada: subesferas con ojos de panda, agujas en forma de hojas de bambú y pulsadores en forma de orejas
- Seiko legt Konzeptuhr von 2024 als limitierten Panda-Chronographen neu auf