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Seiko has released the production version of its 2024 'Pandagraph' concept, a quartz chronograph that literally resembles a panda. Priced at $540, the limited-edition watches feature ear-shaped pushers, bamboo-leaf hands, and a 'Sasameter' scale, available in white and pink variants starting in November 2026.
Seiko has officially launched the production version of its 2024 'Panda Lover' concept watch, transforming a playful exhibition piece into a limited-edition quartz chronograph. Designed by Kiyotaka Sakai, the timepiece features a literal panda face with ear-shaped pushers, bamboo-leaf hands, and a 'Sasameter' scale. Available in white and pink, the watches are priced at $540 and limited to 3,000 and 2,000 units respectively, with sales beginning in November 2026.
Seiko has launched a limited production run of its 2024 'Panda Lover' concept watch, featuring a literal panda face design with ear-shaped pushers and a 'Sasameter' scale. The quartz chronograph is available in white and pink, priced at $540, with global limits of 3,000 and 2,000 pieces respectively, starting in November 2026.
Seiko has refreshed its Fifty Five Fathoms-inspired diver by introducing two new colorways to the revived Seiko 5 Sports SNZH line: Formal White (HDB004) and Tweed Green (HDB005). Both retain gilt accents on hands, indices, and bezel, and share specs like a 42.5mm x 14.2mm stainless case, 100m water resistance, a 4R36 automatic movement, 4:00 crown, and a three-row bracelet with a twin-trigger deployant clasp. Availability is set for October, with UK pricing around £340 (~$460) and the current US price for the black SRPK99 at about $400, keeping these under the $500 mark while nodding to the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms aesthetic.
Seiko broadens the King Seiko Vanac line with the HKF005, the first black-dial stainless steel Vanac, featuring a speckled dial pattern that evokes Tokyo's night skyline; housed in a 41×45mm stainless case with a box-shaped sapphire crystal and an integrated bracelet, powered by the in-house 8L45 automatic (28,800 vph, 72-hour power reserve) with a sapphire case back; price €3,400 and availability from October 2026 at Seiko boutiques and select retailers. The dial balances subtle horizontal lines with the speckle pattern for a bold, personal look.
Seiko expands its Speedtimer line with four new references: two mechanical chronographs (HBD001 in light blue and HBD002 in light gray) powered by the in-house 8R48 and a 45-hour power reserve, and two time-only Speedtimers (HBC003 in light blue and HBC004 in brushed gray) with the 6R55 automatic and 72-hour power reserve; the quartet brings lighter dial aesthetics and new strap options, with prices ranging from €1,000 to €2,780.
Seiko expands its Prospex Speedtimer line with four new mechanical references for 2026 (HBD001, HBD002, HBC003, HBC004), delivering retro-inspired 1970s styling in 42mm and 39.5mm steel cases, sapphire crystals, 100–200m water resistance, and in-house calibers 8R48 (HBD001/HBD002) and 6R55 (HBC003/HBC004); prices sit around €1,000–€2,780, continuing the Speedtimer's motorsport heritage as part of Seiko's 145th anniversary celebrations.
Costco is quietly selling Seiko’s Essentials SSB429 Panda chronograph for about $170, nearly $95 below its $265 MSRP. The 41.5mm stainless steel quartz chronograph features a panda dial, a five‑row bracelet with a deployant clasp, Calibre 8T63 movement, 100m water resistance, and is available to members online and in stores.
Gear Patrol’s roundup highlights 20 recent watch releases spanning affordable to luxury from brands like Seiko, Timex, IWC, Casio and Swatch, featuring limited editions, collaborations, and notable design/tech twists (e.g., Nivada Autochron, Baltic x Time+Tide, Seiko Presage Craftsmanship, Albishorn Marinagraph Classic, IWC Big Pilot’s Calendar ProSet, Brew Retrograph, Timex Peanuts x Marlin, MoonSwatch updates), illustrating the industry’s ongoing pace of innovation and fresh aesthetics.
Macy’s is running a major watch sale with 20–40% off on authorized brands like Seiko, Citizen and Bulova, featuring popular models such as Seiko 5 Sports GMT and Prospex Speedtimer, Bulova Super Seville, and Citizen Promaster divers and Eco-Drive watches.
Gear Patrol highlights 22 new watches spanning affordable to luxury—from Seiko, Casio and Timex to Breitling and Audemars Piguet—featuring limited editions, collaborations (Unimatic x SF Market, Seiko 145th-anniversary pieces) and specialty divers with charity ties (Christopher Ward supporting ocean conservation). The roundup showcases ongoing industry churn across dive, GMT and tech-forward designs from brands big and small.
Seiko marks its 145th anniversary with a limited-edition Prospex Speedtimer featuring an Edo purple sunburst dial, a 42mm stainless steel case with tachymeter bezel, solar-quartz Caliber V192, panda-style black subdials (24-hour at 3, 60-minute at 6, small seconds at 9), a date window at 4:30, and a $750 price tag for 8,000 pieces, shipping October 2026.
Seiko celebrates its 145th anniversary with six purple-dial watches across its main lines: Prospex Alpinist, Speedtimer Solar Chronograph, Astron GPS Solar Chronograph, Presage Cocktail Time, Seiko 5 Sports SKX, and Seiko Selection Rotocall. The Edo Purple color honors Tokyo's Edo era. Each model is limited to a set number of pieces and is priced from €450 to €3,000: Alpinist HBC006 (7,000 pcs, €980); Speedtimer HBJ005 (8,000 pcs, €790); Astron HAB011 (2,000 pcs, €3,000); Presage HCB006 (6,000 pcs, €620); 5 Sports SKX HDB003 (9,999 pcs, €450); Rotocall HFL001 (4,000 pcs, €670).
A comprehensive roundup of 20 newly released watches from Seiko, Swatch, Citizen, Casio and more, spanning affordable daily wear to luxury collectibles and limited editions, including the MoonSwatch, Nomos Tetra 27, Panerai Luna Rossa models, and pieces from Doxa, Shinola, Bell & Ross, G-Shock and Yema.
Seiko updates its affordable Cocktail Time line with the new Crushed Ice collection: three colorways (Emerald Mint, Mint Mist, Whiskey Mist) in a compact 38.5mm case, featuring a cleaner 4:30 date window and a stamped, smoky-dim dial texture reminiscent of crushed ice. Specs stay consistent with the 4R35 automatic, 50m water resistance, exhibition caseback, and ~41 hours of power; blue Emerald Mint is paired with a steel bracelet while the other two wear leather. Priced at about $475, with US availability noted but pricing not yet listed on Seiko’s site.