Lefty Dad Gets A Destro Rolex GMT

[enjoythemusic]

Here's the short of it.... You don't merely own a Destro Rolex GMT, you gift it to your dad because he's your mentor, hero, and has done so very much to help (literally) tens of thousands of people live better lives, and thus making the world a far better place to live within.

We all know Rolex surprised the world with their Watches & Wonders Geneva 2022 announcement of their new 126720VTNR GMT. While the green and black ceramic bezel is something new for the various GMT colorways, as soon as I saw it and realized this GMT is for left-handed humans I HAD TO hope and pray to get one for dad. Being the obsessed timepiece geek, immediately texted Nick at Mayors (owned by Watches Of Switzerland) in Tampa in hopes of getting an allocation for my dad.

And today is that day.

Nick texted me a few days back saying it arrived, and so now had to find a way to get my mom and dad to the store. Under the guise of a nice family lunch out, after we ate we walked into the mall… and into Mayors. Dad had no idea other than, well, it’s just Steven at a timepiece store, so life as normal for decades. Nick came out with a closed green Rolex box and carefully placed it in front of us. Me, my mom, dad, and of course my Muse.

That’s when I let dad know that this Rolex is for him. My gift for all he has accomplished in helping so many people, including his loving family… and in appreciation for all he continues to do for others selflessly. He truly is a humble, modest man, though does appreciate…

We’re sitting there in front of Nick in anticipation of which timepiece was hidden away inside? He opened the box and there she was, a Rolex 126720VTNR GMT… but dad still didn’t realize it was for lefties. Did ask Nick not to divulge this fact and to let dad realize it on his own.

At first, dad was in sheer awe, speechless, and overjoyed at this amazing gift from his son! So dad put it on his wrist and you could feel his deep appreciation of a fine timepiece. Keep in mind dad is the same guy who helped his local Leica store owner as a teenager in the 1950s and used a Leica M3 with the highest fidelity lenses he could cull out of a big batch. That’s the camera I grew up learning about photography. Dad’s a geek, like me, actually, he’s far better than me, but let’s not let that derail this loving situation.

So with the Rolex 126720VTNR GMT on dad’s right wrist, I asked him if he sees anything different. It did take him a bit longer than expected (call it 10 seconds instead of 2), so while holding my GMT with blue/black ceramic over his green/ black GMT he did notice “the date window is on the other side”. And it was just then that you could see the awe in his eyes as good ol’ leftie dad realized it was a timepiece made for, yup, Southpaws! He had never seen or even heard of such a thing! Of course his eyes lit up brightly as a biiiig smile….

As we walked through the mall, every now and then I caught dad looking at his wrist with the new Rolex GMT. Hmm, that sounds familiar for many of us doesn’t it

So to you dad, my unending love, appreciation, admiration… and here’s a timepiece you can wear that is made ‘just for you Mr. Leftie.’

Love……

Steven

PS: Sorry for pic quality, was too busy enjoying time with dad and so relied on others for pics.

PPS: Instructed dad to never take it off, just wear it and enjoy. Scratch it up, and want dings to happen… because they’re dad.

PPPS: Plan to write a full article for Peter's Deployant online site, yet for now it is family time. Huge thanks to Rolex, Watches of Switzerland / Mayors, and of course my longtime AD connection Nick in Tampa. Together we made my dad verrrry happy. What more could a son desire?

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[BlondesNwatches]

Love it Steven! That's so awesome! I'm so glad Nick was able to get such a great timepiece for your dad.

[harvey]

…post and pics made me smile! thank you for sharing your day!

[lamkinpark]

That's is so awesome, well done

[dnd2984]

Congrats to you and your Dad. Nick is the man!

[enjoythemusic]

Thanks everyone, it really has been quite the day! Truly epic for sure and YES Nick in the man

Oh, just being a total geek here, the one thing Rolex 'forgot' is to reverse the threading on the crown/etc. Thus to tighten the crown, you have to go downward toward 6PM instead of the normal upward towards 12pm (ok, yeah, technically both are clockwise when facing the crown, but a geek like me notices these things). Not complaining, just a geeky point of interest

[ltmgeller]

Congrats!!!

[Danny83]

Steven Congrats and great story !!! One of the best incoming stories

[JParm]

Best gift ever! Congrats to you and your dad!!

[dawalsh]

Congrats! I love seeing this. It’s good to hear that still good ADs out there.

[KathleenL]

Oh, what a fantastic and beautiful story. I swear, it brought tears to my eyes. And that second pic looks like it was taken as your dad realized that it's a true lefty's watch (even though I know he didn't realize it until a bit later, but it's a great pic). You're a good son, Steven!

PS - I still have my dad's very old Leica camera, as well as his Contax with Zeiss lens...

[Maxtor]

Nice story. Thanks for sharing.

[KeithP]

That is so great

[CHRONOLEX]

These pics bring a tear to my eye! Many years ago I gave a Rolex to my grandfather after a life well lived in service to his family and country, and I recognize that same look in your father's eyes upon receiving this beauty! Well done and HUGE CONGRATS to your family!

[dan993]

Thanks for posting this made me emotional

[Turbo Racer]

Touching story. I love this hobby where you can share it with family! Congratulations to both of you!

[noshake]

Congrats to your dad!

[dcash0615]

Congratulations to you and your dad. Very special time shared together.

[Carguy87]

Way to do us Steve’s proud!! that’s an amazing story thank you for sharing and congrats to your dad. Sounds like a very well deserved gift for a great man. So happy for your fam!

[2loaded]

Absolutely what buying a Rolex is about. This incoming however is a bit more special.
Thank you for sharing the wonderful occasion.

[Zyfon]

Nice to see one on a wrist of someone who will actually wear it instead of just putting it in the bank. May he wears it in the best of health.

[noshame]

Lovely story. Thank you for sharing. My dad passed in 2014, years before I was in a financial position to buy a Rolex. He wore a replica for many years and I wished I still had a chance to do what you did for your dad. Life is too short, you did well, and you're a good son.

[Cru Jones]

Very nice. :-)

[asiparks]

what a wonderful story, and what an awesome son you are.

This is what Rolex used to be about for many, a special gift to mark a special occasion, thank a person for their service, or just make someone know they're loved and appreciated.

Can't help but wonder how many people, these past few years, have missed out on being able to do that....

[Dhiren]

Congratulations! What a beautiful story and such a wonderful gesture.


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[SWS65SM]

Hahah, LOVE THIS! Well done Steven, and congratulations dad!!!

[TimepieceRPP]

so great!!!

[joli160]

That’s a precious moment worth remembering.
Class act Steven

[Henrimontgomery]

Wish you all the best! That’s a lovely story.

[eonflux]

That’s awesome!!!