The term panda dial is commonly used in the watch industry to describe chronographs with a white dial and contrasting black sub-dials. Seiko has taken this concept quite literally with its latest Power Design Project, introducing chronographs inspired by the animal itself. Following their global debut, the company has now launched the Panda Chronograph HHK001P1 and HHK002P1 in India.

Design Details & Pricing

The watches are priced at ₹58,000 and feature a distinctive dial design inspired by a panda’s face. The HHK001P1 comes in a classic black-and-white color scheme, with an embossed radial pattern that adds texture to the dial.

The sub-dials resemble the panda’s eyes, while the nose and mouth are positioned at the 6 o’clock marker. Seiko has also designed the hour and minute hands to resemble bamboo leaves, while the chronograph pushers are recessed into the upper part of the case to mimic panda ears.

Seiko has replaced the traditional tachymeter scale with a custom SASAMETER, named after sasa, the Japanese word for bamboo leaves. The scale is designed to indicate a speed of 30 km/h, the theoretical maximum running speed of a panda, over a two-minute period.

The case back features an engraving of a panda viewed from behind, complete with a white tail to reflect the animal’s actual appearance. It also carries a Limited Edition inscription.

Alongside the standard model, Seiko released the HHK002P1, a pink variant intended to reference a newborn panda. It shares the exact same hardware and dial layout but swaps the black and white colorway for a pink dial and a matching pink leather strap.

Both watches are powered by Seiko’s Calibre 8T61 quartz chronograph movement, offering an accuracy of ±15 seconds per month and a three-year battery life. They feature a 43mm stainless steel case, Hardlex crystal, and 3 bar water resistance.

The chronograph measures up to 60 minutes in 1/5-second increments, with a small seconds hand and date display. Both models come in custom packaging, with a grass-themed box for the standard version and a soft-lined box for the pink variant. The watches are now listed on Seiko’s official India website.

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(Seiko India 1,2)

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