This Hamilton mechanical hand wind would be my choice for a reverse panda chrono. It sells on Hamilton’s website for $2,095.(Photos from Hamilton website)

 

While I love the look of this one, be warned that it is one chonky lil panda bear.

 

Used Seiko Brightz Phoenix SAGK003 with The 8R28 caliber. The compatible Seiko bracelet can be ordered via a Seiko AD (300USD max).

 

Mechanically speaking the movement here is faultless. Superb build.
The long lugs and bulbous crown guard I feel could have been executed better by Seiko.
I suspect it may look a lot better in the metal in real life compared to online photos
It's a strong contender for my money though. Thanks for the recommendation

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SAGK003 is a match to your description- but exceeds your price limit…

 

The Nano Universe Seiko chronos: SZSJ012 and SZSJ005.
Budget chronographs at premium prices (due to limited edition hype).

 

These Nano seikos are great and I am tempted to get the SZSJ012 version.
But I feel the prices are creeping up fast.

I'll see if I can score one at a reasonable price. I already have a quartz Chrono albeit a Paul Newman config by an independent brand oceanx.Brilliant watch best enjoyed on a leather strap

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Yeah I'd say the SZSJ005 but they're impossible to find now for normal prices. I paid $300 full price for mine. I still get messages from people out of nowhere asking if I want to sell it.

Looks like someone on eBay is selling one for $880.

 

Yeah I'd say the SZSJ005 but they're impossible to find now for normal prices. I paid $300 full price for mine. I still get messages from people out of nowhere asking if I want to sell it.

Looks like someone on eBay is selling one for $880.



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Congrats awesome piece. Its a mechanical quartz. Its a unique configuration. Enjoy

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Longines heritage Chrono diver (1967 reissue)
It has a nice column wheel chronograph movement
WR 300m - 41mm but thin lugs make it wear smaller
Beautiful watch
MSRP $3000 but quite a few NOS available at $1500
I think it was worth the retail price

 

Nice watch. Definitely worth considering

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Can anyone recommend a similar inverted panda (Black dial with white subdials at the 3,6, 9 oclock position) from seiko.

So, you are looking for a reverse panda, black dial Seiko chrono with 3 white subdials at 3, 6, 9 o'clock positions.... Am I understanding correctly ?

 

So, you are looking for a reverse panda, black dial Seiko chrono with 3 white subdials at 3, 6, 9 o'clock positions.... Am I understanding correctly ?

You are correct

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The seiko Nano Universe here.
Not my photo this one is from Instagram
Awesome watch.

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Rest of my Chronographs.
I feel an inverted seiko Chrono would complete the haul here ideally a vintage reissue mechanical.

 

Smiths Vanguard - they were limited runs - I have the panda but they also did a reverse panda which you see on sale more frequently around £1000 - uses the nice Seiko NE88 (8R28 vertical clutch column wheel)

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Given the limited Seiko reverse panda options here.
Going down the rabbit hole I could undertake a mod project.
This one here inspired some consideration but again limits movement to Quartz

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SZSJ005 from Japan.

 

LOL $681

 

I picked up the seiko Nano Universe today.
Awesome chronograph. Scratches the reverse panda itch for now

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Super sharp.

A lot of nice choices.

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