Panda vs Reverse Panda Daytona: What's the Difference?
A "panda" Daytona has a white dial with black sub-dials, like a panda's face. A "reverse panda" flips it: a black dial with white or contrasting sub-dials. Both are nicknames collectors use, not official Rolex names.
Side by side
Panda
Reverse panda
Main dial
White
Black
Sub-dials
Black
White or contrasting
Look
Bright, high contrast
Darker, sporty
What are the sub-dials for?
The Daytona is a chronograph, a stopwatch. The small dials count elapsed seconds, minutes and hours when the chronograph is running.
What should I check before buying?
The exact reference number and dial
Condition of the bezel, case and bracelet
Box, papers and service history
That the chronograph starts, stops and resets cleanly
Panda vs Reverse Panda Daytona: What's the Difference?
A "panda" Daytona has a white dial with black sub-dials, like a panda's face. A "reverse panda" flips it: a black dial with white or contrasting sub-dials. Both are nicknames collectors use, not official Rolex names.
Side by side
What are the sub-dials for?
The Daytona is a chronograph, a stopwatch. The small dials count elapsed seconds, minutes and hours when the chronograph is running.
What should I check before buying?
See What We Check on a Pre-Owned Watch.
Looking for one?
Tell us the dial and budget and we will search. See watch sourcing or call or text (973) 673-3800.
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