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kpeco · 29 June 2021, 11:42 AM

I am relatively new to the hobby, but have always been intrigued by panda dial watches and that was even before I had knew what a panda dial was. I ordered a Tudor BB Chrono, and am waiting for it to come in.

I have been going down the wormhole researching some watches with panda dials and was curious if anyone would mind sharing their favorite models (new/old and any brand) that feature a panda dial. If you have pictures I am sure a lot of people would like to see them!

Thanks TRF

Blansky · 29 June 2021, 11:06 PM

I'm a panda dial fan as well although I don't own any.

bgriz · 29 June 2021, 11:13 PM

WG 116509

JParm · 29 June 2021, 11:14 PM

Here's a vintage Hamilton that I scooped off of the large auction site nearly a decade ago for a couple hundred dollars. Sold it a couple years back for nearly 10x that to help fund another purchase...crazy times.

If you like it, the good news is that Hamilton did a re-release of it (as nearly every brand is doing to take advantage of the vintage market), albeit in a larger size.

Yobber76 · 29 June 2021, 11:14 PM

Good thread! I think the Tudor Panda (white) may be my next watch.

henrylee · 30 June 2021, 12:38 AM

I love panda dials and have several. Here is my Omega speedmaster Professional with the Mitsukoshi dial.

Dan Pierce · 30 June 2021, 12:50 AM

Love 2 tone sub dials and have owned many.
dP

henrylee · 30 June 2021, 12:51 AM

I also own a pair of 1960s Vintage Seiko panda automatics. I really believe these are true gems!

Duey · 30 June 2021, 04:54 AM

The Best Panda Dial

Stealthdriver · 30 June 2021, 05:10 AM

A few of my favorite "panda-esque"

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rjd1 · 30 June 2021, 07:34 AM

Rolex 6263 Big Red, white dial

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904VT · 30 June 2021, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bgriz

WG 116509

This one imo is the best Rolex Daytona dial.

Please note everyone that owns an 116500-white dial Daytona that this above is what a Panda dial looks like

kpeco · 30 June 2021, 01:05 PM

Wow, thank you to everyone who shared! These all look so great. Amazing to see the different brands' take on panda dials.

Would love to see more examples if people are willing to share.

Anyone know when the first panda dials came out and whether it was something that caught on during a certain period of time? Have panda dials been produced consistently over time or did they fall out of favor and are really more of a vintage design?

kpeco · 30 June 2021, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by henrylee

I also own a pair of 1960s Vintage Seiko panda automatics. I really believe these are true gems!

Beautiful watches. Thanks for sharing

kpeco · 30 June 2021, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by henrylee

I love panda dials and have several. Here is my Omega speedmaster Professional with the Mitsukoshi dial.

This watch is truly one of my favorite watches I have ever seen. Looks so good.

kpeco · 30 June 2021, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yobber76

Good thread! I think the Tudor Panda (white) may be my next watch.

It really looks great in photos and can't wait to see it in person. I have gotten to know one of the sales guys at my AD pretty well and trust his judgement. He swears it is one of his favorite looking watches he has seen in person in a long time.

GreatCircle · 30 June 2021, 07:26 PM

The best…

AK797 · 30 June 2021, 08:48 PM

Would have to be a PN dial with cross-hairs subdials, like a 6239 or 6241, sure we will have a few pics in due course.

The modern iterations above are also very nice.

DonRickles · 30 June 2021, 10:28 PM

Reminiscent of the '68/'69 Daytona. My favorite.

kpeco · 1 July 2021, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonRickles

Reminiscent of the '68/'69 Daytona. My favorite.

What a beaut! What is this reference number?

WatchtraderNY · 1 July 2021, 09:51 AM

reading this makes me want a white gold Daytona!

AzPaul · 1 July 2021, 10:57 AM

Read the original post, before there were any replies, and got a little excited.
Knew this was going to a good one to look in on later.

. . . . and I wasn't wrong. Great watches

ltmgeller · 1 July 2021, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duey

The Best Panda Dial

DonRickles · 1 July 2021, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kpeco

What a beaut! What is this reference number?

Thank you!
116509-072

Langnam · 1 July 2021, 08:57 PM

I was never a Daytona fan because of the standard dial. I made the exception for the Panda “Racing” dial.

Bought 6 years ago, at a discount with no special AD “relationship.”

No plans to sell, ever.

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RW16610 · 1 July 2021, 11:41 PM

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 26170ST.OO.1000ST.01

Image from old eBay listing

kpeco · 2 July 2021, 03:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Langnam

I was never a Daytona fan because of the standard dial. I made the exception for the Panda “Racing” dial.

Bought 6 years ago, at a discount with no special AD “relationship.”

No plans to sell, ever.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Jeez, that's awesome. Like winning a jackpot on the slots!

29 June 2021, 11:42 AM	#1
kpeco Banned Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Kansas Watch: 116600 SD4K Posts: 81	Panda Dials - All Time Best Models I am relatively new to the hobby, but have always been intrigued by panda dial watches and that was even before I had knew what a panda dial was. I ordered a Tudor BB Chrono, and am waiting for it to come in. I have been going down the wormhole researching some watches with panda dials and was curious if anyone would mind sharing their favorite models (new/old and any brand) that feature a panda dial. If you have pictures I am sure a lot of people would like to see them! Thanks TRF

29 June 2021, 11:06 PM	#2
Blansky 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: swmnpoolsmovie* Posts: 9,138	I'm a panda dial fan as well although I don't own any. __________________ OlllllllO

29 June 2021, 11:13 PM	#3
bgriz 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Brian Location: Chicagoland Watch: ing the markets Posts: 2,194	Panda Dials - All Time Best Models WG 116509 __________________ 126600 SD43 Red 126710BLRO GMT II PEPSI 178274 Midsize DJ Rhodium/Roman- Hers 126334 DJ41 in blue, fluted, on jubilee 116509 Daytona WG Panda 114060 Sub no date 126621 YM Chocolate dial Root Beer 126710BLNR Batman 126613LB Bluesy 126711CHNR GMT II Root Beer

29 June 2021, 11:14 PM	#4
JParm 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NorCal Watch: Yes! Posts: 6,556	Here's a vintage Hamilton that I scooped off of the large auction site nearly a decade ago for a couple hundred dollars. Sold it a couple years back for nearly 10x that to help fund another purchase...crazy times. If you like it, the good news is that Hamilton did a re-release of it (as nearly every brand is doing to take advantage of the vintage market), albeit in a larger size. __________________

1 July 2021, 10:57 AM	#22
AzPaul 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: Tucson, Az Watch: Rolex 1501 Posts: 13,219	Read the original post, before there were any replies, and got a little excited. Knew this was going to a good one to look in on later. . . . . and I wasn't wrong. Great watches __________________ Ain't much of a crime, whacking a surly bartender

29 June 2021, 11:14 PM	#5
Yobber76 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Mike Location: Illinois Watch: BLNR VTNR PAM 915 Posts: 1,751	Good thread! I think the Tudor Panda (white) may be my next watch.

30 June 2021, 05:10 AM	#10
Stealthdriver "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Denver Posts: 72	A few of my favorite "panda-esque" Sent from my Pixel 4 XL using Tapatalk

30 June 2021, 07:34 AM	#11
rjd1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Rich Location: CT, USA Watch: Can't pick just 1 Posts: 315	Rolex 6263 Big Red, white dial Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 June 2021, 01:05 PM	#13
kpeco Banned Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Kansas Watch: 116600 SD4K Posts: 81	Wow, thank you to everyone who shared! These all look so great. Amazing to see the different brands' take on panda dials. Would love to see more examples if people are willing to share. Anyone know when the first panda dials came out and whether it was something that caught on during a certain period of time? Have panda dials been produced consistently over time or did they fall out of favor and are really more of a vintage design?

30 June 2021, 07:26 PM	#17
GreatCircle "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: European Union Posts: 568	The best…

30 June 2021, 08:48 PM	#18
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,270	Would have to be a PN dial with cross-hairs subdials, like a 6239 or 6241, sure we will have a few pics in due course. The modern iterations above are also very nice.

1 July 2021, 09:51 AM	#21
WatchtraderNY 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 338	reading this makes me want a white gold Daytona!

1 July 2021, 08:57 PM	#25
Langnam "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: USA Posts: 953	I was never a Daytona fan because of the standard dial. I made the exception for the Panda “Racing” dial. Bought 6 years ago, at a discount with no special AD “relationship.” No plans to sell, ever. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ PLVS VLTRA

1 July 2021, 11:41 PM	#26
RW16610 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 8,984	Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 26170ST.OO.1000ST.01 Image from old eBay listing

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