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mrtwotone · 13 April 2022, 03:05 AM

With Phil Mickelson being endorsed by Rolex, will he sport the new GMT with an oysterflex on the course? Was this model created for Phil?

mfserge · 13 April 2022, 03:41 AM

Hahahaha with the negative publicity around Phil, and sponsors running fast from him, I’d say NO.

Rado63 · 13 April 2022, 03:51 AM

My theory is Rolex is producing another hard to get piece that will ensure more years of clickbait for the internet, and ensure high prices for collectors of rare or unusual watches such as this left hander. Rolex working to benefit the brand, My .02.

enjoythemusic · 13 April 2022, 03:54 AM

Lefthanded people are in their right minds.

CPRWATCH · 13 April 2022, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Lefthanded people are in their right minds.

So true

taura · 13 April 2022, 04:03 AM

Here's a different, more plausible theory. Jean-Frédéric Dufour (Rolex CEO) is left-handed. He wanted to make a watch for lefties. End of story.

Robf52 · 13 April 2022, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by taura

Here's a different, more plausible theory. Jean-Frédéric Dufour (Rolex CEO) is left-handed. He wanted to make a watch for lefties. End of story.

What the CEO wants, the CEO gets. As another lefty I'm all in for it. Thank you, Rolex.

bullies · 13 April 2022, 06:26 AM

No, I don’t think they’ll customize a piece for Phil

Rock Strongo · 13 April 2022, 06:30 AM

I sure hope not. In my opinion if they want to keep their market position for the next generation, they're wasting their money sponsoring things like golf.

eugenetsang · 13 April 2022, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by mrtwotone

With Phil Mickelson being endorsed by Rolex, will he sport the new GMT with an oysterflex on the course? Was this model created for Phil?

I highly doubt it. The gmt cannot handle the amount of shock and abuse when it comes to golf.

Omega on the other hand created a the Seamaster AT Ultra Light just for that specific purpose. Same with Richard Mille with the watch they made for Bubba Watson and Rafa Nadal.

Let's believe Rolex made the GMT "Lefty" for lefties... Rather than righties wearing a lefty watch on their left wrist.

Avs Fan · 13 April 2022, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by eugenetsang

I highly doubt it. The gmt cannot handle the amount of shock and abuse when it comes to golf.

Omega on the other hand created a the Seamaster AT Ultra Light just for that specific purpose. Same with Richard Mille with the watch they made for Bubba Watson and Rafa Nadal.

Let's believe Rolex made the GMT "Lefty" for lefties... Rather than righties wearing a lefty watch on their left wrist.

Just an FYI- Phil has played many rounds with a Cellini.

eugenetsang · 14 April 2022, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Avs Fan

Just an FYI- Phil has played many rounds with a Cellini.

correct. but he is also a brand ambassador for Rolex. So if the watch fails for whatever reason, I am sure Rolex will send him a replacement on a silver platter.

There should be no real harm in playing a couple rounds golf or any other sport that has high vibration/shock on your wrist... But over time, constant abuse may not be good. Or shall I say the "risk" is not good.

"The biggest risk comes when driving a ball off the tee, as that requires the most force to be generated.

Whenever you hit a ball, a shock wave is sent up the shaft of the club to the Golfers hand and then the watch, this shockwave can cause the watches spring to jump and parts to become loose, leading to a one-stop ticket to your local Rolex watchmaker". - Watchmaker

Srct · 13 April 2022, 07:05 AM

It still strikes me as upside down rather than lefty - would look better to my eye if they kept the date window on the right . Do like the bezel though

fskywalker · 13 April 2022, 09:29 AM

Still trying to understand why they put the day window at 9, the Pelagos LHD layout was the one would have used

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Srct · 13 April 2022, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by fskywalker

Still trying to understand why they put the day window at 9, the Pelagos LHD layout was the one would have used

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I agree - The Tudor looks better to my eye - the GMT just looks upside down.

2loaded · 13 April 2022, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Srct

I agree - The Tudor looks better to my eye - the GMT just looks upside down.

Not if it is worn on the right wrist as intended.

Dyim · 16 April 2022, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Srct

I agree - The Tudor looks better to my eye - the GMT just looks upside down.

Because it is upside down.

All they did was flipped the dial and date wheel.

travisb · 16 April 2022, 08:44 PM

He seems to be a Cellini guy.

zengineer · 16 April 2022, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by fskywalker

Still trying to understand why they put the day window at 9, the Pelagos LHD layout was the one would have used

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It's intended for the right wrist. The date window and crown are at 9 o'clock on this watch for the same reason that the crown and date window are at 3 o'clock on all the others that people generally wear on the left wrist.

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JohnnyBer · 13 April 2022, 02:00 PM

No one is doing much for Phil right now. FWIW he had been wearing a rose gold YM40 Oysterflex, so I think any Rolex can take the “punishment”. Then again, his version of striking a golf ball and mine are two very different things, lol!

eugenetsang · 14 April 2022, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyBer

No one is doing much for Phil right now. FWIW he had been wearing a rose gold YM40 Oysterflex, so I think any Rolex can take the “punishment”. Then again, his version of striking a golf ball and mine are two very different things, lol!

It's the same as saying you have a Ferrari. It's built to be a "racecar" from factory. Should you be able to take it on track day events and beat the hell of it? Absolutely. Can it take the abuse? Sure. But is it recommended that you rev the hell out of it weekly? Probably not. If you do, it'll be back at sitting on the lift at the dealership waiting for maintenance and parts..

fmc000 · 15 April 2022, 01:32 AM

BTW, Mickelson is called "Lefty" because he plays golf left handed but he's right handed for everything else.

brandrea · 15 April 2022, 01:36 AM

Phil’s sponsors have been dropping like flies

1665fan · 15 April 2022, 01:53 AM

Phil is actually right handed……watch him sign autographs

jets · 15 April 2022, 02:36 AM

Pelagos LHD was IMO a pilot project to test the appetite for a lefty. I think the highest numbered LHD I've seen is 15,XXX so far. It was released November 2016 so lets say 64 months to today making that +/- 235 LHD per month or +/- 2820 LHD per year getting into the wild. Not bad for a niche product.

BNA/LION · 15 April 2022, 03:46 AM

Nope. I don't think it was made for Phil specifically.

https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/24267901

twowheels · 16 April 2022, 06:14 AM

As noted, Phil is right handed. And, doesn't he wear his watch on his left arm?

fmc000 · 16 April 2022, 05:49 PM

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As noted, Phil is right handed. And, doesn't he wear his watch on his left arm?

Exactly.

jlovda · 16 April 2022, 06:53 PM

This new left handed watch is silly. I'm a lefty. I take my watch off for two minutes every time I want to wind it or set the time. It also looks weird. It makes me think of US car dealers selling British cars for Americans who want the stick shift on the left.

jets · 16 April 2022, 11:29 PM

Anyone stop to consider they did research based on the LHD moving forward? Perhaps they concluded that the date should be at nine based on their clients’ feedback? Many times people make assumptions and don’t realize they’re getting what they want even though they may not know what that is.

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13 April 2022, 03:05 AM	#1
mrtwotone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Land, Air, Sea Posts: 5	Lefty Theory With Phil Mickelson being endorsed by Rolex, will he sport the new GMT with an oysterflex on the course? Was this model created for Phil?

13 April 2022, 03:51 AM	#3
Rado63 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Alan Location: Northern, CA Watch: 116334 Posts: 2,215	My theory is Rolex is producing another hard to get piece that will ensure more years of clickbait for the internet, and ensure high prices for collectors of rare or unusual watches such as this left hander. Rolex working to benefit the brand, My .02. __________________ Rolex 116334 126600 228235

13 April 2022, 03:54 AM	#4
enjoythemusic 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,648	Lefthanded people are in their right minds. __________________ __________________ Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

13 April 2022, 06:26 AM	#8
bullies "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: USA Posts: 1,444	No, I don’t think they’ll customize a piece for Phil __________________ ♛16610 ♛116655 ♛116619 AP 15400 ♛228238

13 April 2022, 09:29 AM	#14
fskywalker 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,322	Lefty Theory Still trying to understand why they put the day window at 9, the Pelagos LHD layout was the one would have used Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 215.30.40.20.03.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

13 April 2022, 03:41 AM	#2
mfserge Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Watch: YM40 Rhodium Posts: 901	Hahahaha with the negative publicity around Phil, and sponsors running fast from him, I’d say NO.

13 April 2022, 04:03 AM	#6
taura "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Finland Posts: 114	Here's a different, more plausible theory. Jean-Frédéric Dufour (Rolex CEO) is left-handed. He wanted to make a watch for lefties. End of story.

13 April 2022, 06:30 AM	#9
Rock Strongo Banned Join Date: May 2020 Location: SF Bay Watch: Yes Posts: 110	I sure hope not. In my opinion if they want to keep their market position for the next generation, they're wasting their money sponsoring things like golf.

13 April 2022, 07:05 AM	#13
Srct "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: UK Watch: 116610LV Posts: 236	It still strikes me as upside down rather than lefty - would look better to my eye if they kept the date window on the right . Do like the bezel though

16 April 2022, 08:44 PM	#18
travisb "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,767	He seems to be a Cellini guy.

13 April 2022, 02:00 PM	#20
JohnnyBer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 195	No one is doing much for Phil right now. FWIW he had been wearing a rose gold YM40 Oysterflex, so I think any Rolex can take the “punishment”. Then again, his version of striking a golf ball and mine are two very different things, lol!

15 April 2022, 01:32 AM	#22
fmc000 Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Fabio Location: Como - Italy Posts: 4,811	BTW, Mickelson is called "Lefty" because he plays golf left handed but he's right handed for everything else.

15 April 2022, 01:36 AM	#23
brandrea 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 79,400	Phil’s sponsors have been dropping like flies

15 April 2022, 01:53 AM	#24
1665fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 6,668	Phil is actually right handed……watch him sign autographs

15 April 2022, 02:36 AM	#25
jets "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mario Location: CANADA Posts: 2,488	Pelagos LHD was IMO a pilot project to test the appetite for a lefty. I think the highest numbered LHD I've seen is 15,XXX so far. It was released November 2016 so lets say 64 months to today making that +/- 235 LHD per month or +/- 2820 LHD per year getting into the wild. Not bad for a niche product. __________________ Be good.

15 April 2022, 03:46 AM	#26
BNA/LION 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,830	Nope. I don't think it was made for Phil specifically. https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/24267901 __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ DaytonaC 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ M226627 42mm Titanium Yacht-Master ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

16 April 2022, 06:14 AM	#27
twowheels "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: portland, OR Posts: 42	As noted, Phil is right handed. And, doesn't he wear his watch on his left arm?

16 April 2022, 06:53 PM	#29
jlovda "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: John Location: Midwest Watch: 5513,1675,216570 Posts: 1,507	This new left handed watch is silly. I'm a lefty. I take my watch off for two minutes every time I want to wind it or set the time. It also looks weird. It makes me think of US car dealers selling British cars for Americans who want the stick shift on the left.

16 April 2022, 11:29 PM	#30
jets "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mario Location: CANADA Posts: 2,488	Lefty Theory Anyone stop to consider they did research based on the LHD moving forward? Perhaps they concluded that the date should be at nine based on their clients’ feedback? Many times people make assumptions and don’t realize they’re getting what they want even though they may not know what that is. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Be good.

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