The WV0041TX brings back one of the most collectible dial designs in chronograph history — the “panda” layout, white face with contrasting black sub-dials — as part of Orient’s Neo 70’s line. It’s a Japan domestic market release, which means it’s a genuinely uncommon find outside Japan.

The 42mm stainless steel case keeps the vintage proportions in check, with a screw-in steel caseback and a matching oyster-style bracelet giving it a tool-watch feel rather than a dress one. Mineral glass sits over the milky white dial, with luminous hands and markers for legibility, and the sub-dials do double duty as the chronograph’s stopwatch functions.

Power comes from Orient’s KSB00 solar quartz caliber (built on a Seiko Epson base), holding around six months of charge from a single full top-up. It’s rated to 100m water resistance for daily wear, with a date window and chronograph function rounding out the practical side.

Key Features
KSB00 Solar Quartz Caliber – Light-powered, roughly 6-month power reserve
100M Water Resistance – Suitable for daily wear and light water exposure
Panda Dial Chronograph – White dial with contrasting black sub-dials
Stainless Steel Oyster Bracelet – Screw-in steel caseback
Mineral Glass – Scratch-resistant protection over the dial
42mm Case, 48mm Lug-to-Lug – Vintage-proportioned, wears true to size

Why Choose the WV0041TX?
✔ Genuine panda-dial chronograph styling, rare outside Japan
✔ Solar quartz movement means no battery changes to worry about
✔ Vintage 1970s proportions in a 42mm case that still wears comfortably today
✔ Screw-in steel caseback and oyster bracelet built for daily use
✔ A JDM piece that stands out from the usual Seiko/Casio imports

Shipping, Returns & Warranty

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🌏 International shipping available, including New Zealand at a flat AU$22
🛡️ Japanese domestic market model — manufacturer’s warranty is issued for Japan and WatchBay coordinates support on your behalf. 15-day change-of-mind returns apply. See our Warranty & Authenticity page