# Seiko panda-themed chronograph release

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/seiko-panda-themed-chronograph-release
> Updated: 2026-10-07T11:24:02.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

Seiko announced the production of two limited-edition chronographs under its Power Design Project, inspired by its 2024 concept ‘A Watch Exclusively for Panda Lovers’. Designed by Kiyotaka Sakai, the timepieces interpret the traditional ‘panda dial’ terminology literally by incorporating physical panda characteristics into the design.

The 43mm stainless steel watches utilize a bullhead configuration where the chronograph pushers at the 12 o’clock position resemble ears, the subdials mimic eye patches, and the hands are modeled after bamboo leaves. The dial texture is intended to evoke panda fur, and a unique ‘SASAMETER’ tachymeter scale—named after the Japanese word for bamboo—is calibrated to 30km/h to represent a panda’s theoretical top running speed.

Two colorways are being released: a white-and-black model (HHK001P) limited to 3,000 pieces and a pink-and-grey model (HHK002P) inspired by baby pandas, limited to 2,000 pieces. Both models are powered by a Seiko quartz movement.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-07: Seiko releases literal panda-themed Panda Chronograph watches

Seiko has released its Power Design Project Panda Chronograph, featuring a literal panda-inspired design with ear-like pushers, eye-shaped subdials, and a bamboo-themed “SASAMETER” scale.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/seiko-releases-literal-panda-themed-panda-chronograph-watches

### 2026-10-05: Seiko to release limited-edition panda-themed chronographs

Seiko is bringing its popular 2024 ‘panda lover’ concept watch into production as two limited-edition chronographs featuring panda-inspired design elements.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/seiko-to-produce-pandagraph-concept-watches

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