A few more micro-adjustments would’ve been nice to continue to adjust the size of the bracelet throughout the seasons, as your wrist swells and shrinks in different temperatures, without having to remove or add a bracelet link altogether. The reason being, it is listed as an Orient KBS00 movement but is much more likely just a renamed Seiko movement, which they believe to be the Seiko Solar V175, as they share all of the same specs. A dark navy alligator strap with cream stitching would emphasize both the navy blue subdials and cream dial perfectly. But you can try something like emerald green, or a dark burgundy if you want to get a little funky. The Timewalker was already quite a looker, and now it has that distinct duality charm that panda dial watches enjoy. This is another high-end luxury timepiece that focuses more on delivering a more robust appearance than the typical elegant aesthetics of a luxury watch.

Some chronographs, like the modern-day Rolex Daytona, for instance, have a screw-down crown surrounding the pushers that keep water from entering. These watches are usually water-resistant, but not always. I will say, what you’re getting with the Orient Neo70s panda that the other alternatives just don’t offer is originality. All of the other watches I’m about to mention are homages of other, very classic and noteworthy, chronograph watches. It uses a stainless-steel case that measures 41mm in diameter and comes with the mandatory unidirectional bezel which is ever-present in all dive watches. This Longines dive panda dial watch is also quite durable which is further enhanced by the sapphire crystal window. It also has impressive 300-meter water resistance, as is expected from a top-tier dive watch series. My favorite affordable panda dial chronograph is currently the Orient Neo70sPanda thanks to its well-executed design and a rather affordable price tag. Seiko never disappoints when it comes to delivering stylish timepieces that are as equally as functional as they are stunning. One such example is the Solar Chronograph (SSC446) which fuses together that trendy charm of panda dial design with a little tweak that pushes the deluxe appeal to the max.The Alpha Daytona, on the other hand, is completely mechanical and runs on a Seagull movement, the same one used in the very classic Seagull 1963 chronograph. While not a mechanical watch, the stopwatch second hand has a smooth sweep like that of one. The chronograph has a 60-minute stopwatch feature. The case also curves neatly toward the edges, hugging the wrist very comfortably and making the watch a joy to wear. But if you’re the kind of person who prefers everything uniform and the same, that might bug you a bit. Hands and Orient Logo The really sweet thing about meca-quartz movements, like this one before us, is the smooth sweeping chronograph second hand that sweeps smoothly like a mechanical watch.

It’s lumed just barely on the edge of the hour markers, and on the tips of the skeletonized hands. It’s not very strong, nor bright and doesn’t last very long. I’d say it’s more of a “little bonus” than a functional, usable lume, that will help the legibility of the watch in the dark.It’s a very well built and well-finished watch, of which, I’d expect nothing less from the Orient brand. The dimensions could be a touch smaller, but it is wearable enough that almost anybody with wrists larger than let’s say 6 3/4″ will have a great time wearing this watch. If your wrist is smaller, it might be worth it to give this watch a second consideration, as at 42mm in diameter, it’s not the most wearable for those with small wrists. My personal preference is a 22mm Milanese Mesh bracelet that I think perfectly emphasizes the vintage styling of the watch. The sporty and stylish Stuhrling Formula 891 watch is certainly an eye-catcher. Staying true to its moniker, the Formulai 891 chronograph watch delivers that F1 race car appeal with its auto-inspired aesthetics. This panda dial watch from Stuhrling hits all the keynotes perfectly and manages to retain a very reasonable price making it even more enticing.

With only a 48mm lug to lug measurement, the watch definitely has some wrist presence, but isn’t too overwhelming on the wrist for most wrist sizes. Regardless, even with a water-resistant chronograph, you should never ever unscrew the crown, or use the chronograph pusher while the watch is submerged in water. This will almost always allow water to enter your case and damage your watch. The Final Verdict – My Favorite Panda Dial

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A panda dial is a light-colored dial (usually white or silver, cream in this case) with much darker subdials. Most often, it’s chronographs that get referred to as pandas, since they tend to be the watches most commonly seen with multiple smaller subdials.

Personally, I like their logo and think it is done very tastefully. Of course, it reads Orient, and underneath ‘Chronograph’ in a script font that, again, I personally find to be very tasteful and compelling. of water resistance on the Neo70s means you can likely go swimming with this watch, no problem, which also means showering, and especially washing your hands, will not even phase the thing.It also has a mecaquartz hybrid movement, just like the Orient Neo70s, however, it is not solar powered. It also has a ceramic bezel and sapphire glass which makes it look a little bit more modern than the Neo70s. It is based off the new Rolex Daytona, after all. So you have the precision of quartz accuracy, a long, 6-month power reserve, and still the smooth sweeping second hand that you would get from a fully mechanical watch. Kind of the best of both worlds, if you ask me. The watch features a mirror-polished PVD bezel with a laser-etched tachymeter to deliver an impressive level of detail. The overall aesthetic also revolves around an ergonomic design, proven by the high level of comfort that the Formulai 891 delivers with its stainless-steel bracelet and the watch itself. I also think having a smaller subdial at the bottom is an interesting choice, and personally, I like it, as I already own a few chronographs that have three perfectly symmetrical subdials, so this makes this watch that much more different and special to me. It only has 3 micro-adjustments, which is a bit of a bummer, but should be enough to help you get the right fit.