New Releases · 2026-10-06
Seiko takes the panda dial literally.
Two limited quartz chronographs turn familiar black-and-white counters into a panda’s face.
By Chronolume digest · Original English summary · Based on Seiko Watch Corporation
What to know
Seiko’s latest Power Design Project announcement gives the term panda chronograph an unusually literal interpretation. The white HHK001P and pink HHK002P arrange the counters and dial details into an animal’s face. Bamboo-shaped hands and ear-like chronograph pushers carry the idea beyond colour alone.
The Japanese announcement schedules release for 7 November 2026, with 3,000 white watches and 2,000 pink watches worldwide. Both use the quartz 8T61 calibre in a 43 mm steel case, 14.6 mm thick. The stated Japanese price is ¥83,600 including tax; availability and pricing elsewhere should be checked locally. This is announcement coverage, rather than a hands-on assessment.
At a glance
| Models | HHK001P / HHK002P |
|---|---|
| Movement | Quartz 8T61 |
| Case | 43 mm × 14.6 mm |
Source & attribution
Seiko Watch Corporation · Published 2026-10-06 ↗
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