Panda Hunting

Amik

I was watching the most recent Jurassic Park film Fallen Kingdom yesterday with the kids. One of the characters had a nice "panda" watch. I believe that specific one is a Swatch.

It reminded me that I'd love to add a panda to my collection. I've had my eye on the Orient Neo70 for a while but wonder what else is out there that I should be aware of before I take the plunge. Any suggestions?

redlead

A fair bit pricer than a swatch but the reissue of the Breitling Top Time is a beautiful watch. The only thing is that it doesn't have the B01 movement which you'd really want to get if buying a Breitling chronograph for that sort of money.



If you like that aesthetic but want something on a budget then the Hamilton Chronomatic is a good option.

Edit: these are nowhere near as cheap as I thought they were.

Thirdfox

And if you want a Chinese panda - there's the Merkur or HKED ST19 chronos...

Merkur probably have a 11.11 sale too:
https://www.aliexpress.com/af/merkur-panda.html?d=y&origin=n&SearchText=merkur+panda&catId=0&initiative_id=SB_20201108145344

HKED's pandas:
https://www.hkedwatches.com/collections

893bet

Are you on tz

Dan Henry 1962 available. Looks very attractive.

https://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.php?483507-FS-Dan-Henry-1962-panda-dial

https://danhenrywatches.com/products/1962-racing-chronograph

Cyclingtourist

Plenty of Seagull 1963s (hand-wind & column wheel)with panda dials for around €200.

Lorddrakul

Amik wrote: »

I was watching the most recent Jurassic Park film Fallen Kingdom yesterday with the kids. One of the characters had a nice "panda" watch. I believe that specific one is a Swatch.

It reminded me that I'd love to add a panda to my collection. I've had my eye on the Orient Neo70 for a while but wonder what else is out there that I should be aware of before I take the plunge. Any suggestions?

Looking at the sub dial spacing, I'd hazard a guess that the movement is an ETA G10.211 or similar.

Shouldn't be too hard get a panda variant.

Here's a nice Orient:


Orient Neo 70 chronograph

Amik

All great suggestions. Thanks everyone!

That Hamilton looks fantastic but it's a bit outside my price range. I've never given Chinese watches a thought before but the examples given look decent.

The Orient Neo70 tops my list at the moment. I especially like this JDM version with the green accents and day/date dials.



Coincidentally one of my favourite watch YouTubers dropped this panda related video yesterday. Also a nice looking device but he's right, it looks dead.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WhT7IrG_rA

hitemfrank

What is the price range you're working with?

T-Maxx

Not to everyone's taste but a vintage Citizen Bullhead perhaps?

Ryath

Quite like this Seiko it's a bit quirky.

https://www.watchshop.com/watches/seiko-watch-ssc769p1.pdp



Not a white dial but I've been tempted by this a few times. Out of stock at minute though and dearer elsewhere.
https://www.amazon.com/Seiko-RECRAFT-Quartz-Stainless-Steel/dp/B0792MBNGJ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D8KAIigXUAIdNaZ.jpg

Cassius99

Ryath wrote: »

Not a white dial but I've been tempted by this a few times. Out of stock at minute though and dearer elsewhere.

I have that blue Chrono, it's a decent enough solar and does what it sets out to. The hands can be a bit difficult to read at times though. What price are you looking at paying for it?