There Are Pandas, and Then There Are Pandas.
And this isn't either of them! The Pandas we're talking about here, are watches, not bears. And what got me thinking about them (again) was a link posted this morning by @cm.rook who pointed a few of us to the very attractive (and not terribly priced) Yema "Rallygraph" Panda which, in it's most traditional arrangement, looks like the one on the left, but can also be had in the version on the right: The model on the left is a true Panda, while the model on the right is called a reverse Panda. The reason for that distinction is clear--Panda bears, only come in the first arrangement. Now at this point, everyone should be thinking about the most well-know Panda, The Rolex Panda, which is actually a Daytona, and among Rolex Daytonas, the most famous of which is the Paul Newman Daytona, which was famous first, because it was Paul's, and second because it sold at auction for $17.8 million (US Dollars). The story of that auction is well-known so I'll only...
Nov 8, 2019
Forgive my copying Casio's information on their MRG's, and this also applies to their MTG's that came on 2 of their available models. I haven't seen any other watch manufacturer offer this type of time keeping and protection on any of their watches...
The MRG-G1000 is the first watch of its kind to incorporate shock resistant construction and GPS HYBRID WAVE CEPTOR capability into a full-metal case, providing the wearer with accurate timekeeping no matter where in the world he happens to be. A new “clad guard structure” now makes it possible to enjoy both easy crown operation and durability in a smaller configuration. The current time in two different time zones can be viewed simultaneously, and Super Illuminator display illumination ensures that information is always easy to read. All of this plus a dual-hardened, Sallaz-polished finish, sapphire crystal with non-reflective coating, and more makes the MRG-G1000 as elegant as it is functional.
GPS HYBRID WAVE CEPTOR Global Positioning System + Radio-controlled (Multi Band 6) This hybrid system ensures accurate timekeeping virtually anywhere your travels take you. Even summer time and standard time switching is performed automatically as required based on acquired information.
MULTIBAND 6 MULTIBAND 6 allows reception of time calibration signals from one of six transmitters around the globe : Germany, The United Kingdom, The United States, China, and Japan (two transmitters).
Clad Guard Structure This new structure incorporates the crown and buttons, and guard parts that protect them into a single unit for improved shock resistance. This structure also eliminates parts required in previous designs, for a slimmer, more elegant case. The head covers of parts that are particularly sensitive to impact are coated internally with αGEL®* to cushion them from shock. * αGEL® is a material with silicone as its main component and that features superior vibration-absorption capabilities. * αGEL® is a registered trademark of Taica Corporation in Japan, the United States and other countries.