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versatile1 · 4 July 2012, 02:38 PM

Why doesn't rolex make a lefty, or have they??

FeelingTheBlues · 4 July 2012, 02:41 PM

They don't and it's probably because it wouldn't sell. In all honesty I'm left handed and I've never felt the need to have such a watch (except, perhaps, for the look of it if I feel the need to add one to my collection), I've been used to winding my watches even if their crowns are on the right side.

versatile1 · 4 July 2012, 02:43 PM

answered my own question!
http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2009...x-sea-dweller/

toph · 4 July 2012, 02:45 PM

One problem you would have to give your left arm to be able to put it on your right

mgioia16 · 4 July 2012, 02:48 PM

have the dial turned upside down and you're good to go ;)

seriously

FeelingTheBlues · 4 July 2012, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by versatile1

answered my own question!
http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2009...x-sea-dweller/

Although it does look nice, are you sure this wasn't a modification? Looks like he's the only one to have it and the reference given for that watch is, I believe, just the one for the regular vintage Sea-Dweller. I know some people did flip their watches' dials and movements (if memory serves, some people did it with an Omega Ploprof), perhaps that's what the man did?

Either way, it does look quite nice I must admit. It gives it a rather special and unique look.

padi56 · 4 July 2012, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by versatile1

Why doesn't rolex make a lefty, or have they??

Yes there have been a few left hand wind watches made by Rolex a few Subs and DJs.But that was quite a few years ago now,but I am sure with enough cash and contacts even today you could get one specially made to your spec.They only made a few in S.Steel and just a very small number in 18kt gold subs. Plus some that were specially made for the left handed Comex divers.And a very small amount of the DJs were specially made in the mid and late 1950s highly collectable now but now as rare as hens teeth.

Sean.c · 4 July 2012, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by versatile1

answered my own question!
http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2009...x-sea-dweller/

has the case just been turned upside down keep everything else the right way up?

Porsche · 4 July 2012, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mgioia16

have the dial turned upside down and you're good to go ;)

seriously

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Originally Posted by Sean.c

has the case just been turned upside down keep everything else the right way up?

Sorry, can't see how this would work on a watch with a date

The movement would also need to be "upside down", and then the date would be on the opposite side to the crown, and you would also need to flip/reverse the date-wheel

Elementa · 5 July 2012, 01:05 AM

You could always pick up a Panerai destro model. Here is a nice explanation.

FeelingTheBlues · 5 July 2012, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Porsche

Sorry, can't see how this would work on a watch with a date

The movement would also need to be "upside down", and then the date would be on the opposite side to the crown, and you would also need to flip/reverse the date-wheel

Well I agree with flipping the movement dial but I do not see why we would need to flip the date wheel. Provided that the window is on the other side you will see the date properly even if you flip the watch.

Unless I'm missing a point, I know we left handed can get mixed up easily with this flipping stuff...

Lamone · 5 July 2012, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Elementa

You could always pick up a Panerai destro model. Here is a nice explanation.

x2

azguy · 5 July 2012, 02:33 AM

I've oftentimes wondered how a lefty feels with the crown on the inside

Art 1 · 5 July 2012, 02:42 AM

James Dowling had a very rare left handed Sea Dweller that was stolen and not recovered, yet.

ChrashM · 5 July 2012, 11:29 AM

This watch caught my eye on a recent 60 Minutes segment. At first glance, it appeared to me as a left handed Rolex worn on the left wrist, but now I am not so sure. Any experts out there? Probably just wishful thinking. Wait, given the postion of the bezel marker, maybe he just flipped it for the interview.

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Porsche · 5 July 2012, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

Well I agree with flipping the movement dial but I do not see why we would need to flip the date wheel. Provided that the window is on the other side you will see the date properly even if you flip the watch.

Unless I'm missing a point, I know we left handed can get mixed up easily with this flipping stuff...

Thanks Carl, I think you have now confused me as well

pic swiped (and FLIPPED!) from todays WRUW, thanks

versatile1 · 5 July 2012, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Porsche

Thanks Carl, I think you have now confused me as well

pic swiped (and FLIPPED!) from todays WRUW, thanks

Yeah, I get it. If you flip the dial the date will be viewed correctly with the window on the opposite side. Makes sense.

Anyone willing to try??

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versatile1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Nanaimo, B.C. Watch: DJ2 Blue Romans Posts: 1,980	answered my own question! http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2009...x-sea-dweller/

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mgioia16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 204	have the dial turned upside down and you're good to go ;) seriously

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Elementa "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Here and there Watch: Panerai, Rolex Posts: 289	You could always pick up a Panerai destro model. Here is a nice explanation.

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azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	I've oftentimes wondered how a lefty feels with the crown on the inside

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ChrashM "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: USA Watch: Daytona SS, Exp42 Posts: 98	This watch caught my eye on a recent 60 Minutes segment. At first glance, it appeared to me as a left handed Rolex worn on the left wrist, but now I am not so sure. Any experts out there? Probably just wishful thinking. Wait, given the postion of the bezel marker, maybe he just flipped it for the interview. [ATTACH]IMG_0034.jpg IMG_0035.jpg[/ATTACH]

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