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dannyny · 15 February 2011, 12:23 PM

i was just thinking today about rolex for left handed people. can you order a rolex for your left hand or do you just flip the internals around to make it a left handed watch?? has anyone does this? is it even possible??

dannyny · 15 February 2011, 12:23 PM

maybe flip the dial 180 degrees?

snowbird · 15 February 2011, 12:33 PM

Interesting idea, as far as I know they all come with the crown on the right side. I believe Panerai still makes some left handed models though, the Destro ones.

GradyPhilpott · 15 February 2011, 02:22 PM

When I wear a watch on my right wrist, I just put it on upside-down relative to how it would be on my left wrist and it's all good.

The crown is actually better placed that way and has less of a chance to be damaged or gouge a hole in the back of your hand.

snowbird · 15 February 2011, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

When I wear a watch on my right wrist, I just put it on upside-down relative to how it would be on my left wrist and it's all good.

The crown is actually better placed that way and has less of a chance to be damaged or gouge a hole in the back of your hand.

Interesting. So you read the time upside down then?

JJ Irani · 15 February 2011, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by snowbird

Interesting. So you read the time upside down then?

Or..................you could stand on your head!!

snowbird · 15 February 2011, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Or..................you could stand on your head!!

Hmm . . . that would work too, I hadn't thought of that.

Porsche · 15 February 2011, 03:33 PM

from memory there is only one known "genuine" Rolex with the crown on the opposite side. And even though it is owned by James Dowling, probably the worlds best known collector, who appears to have paperwork from Geneva confirming it as genuine, many still poo-poo its authenticity.

Here's the original thread on TRF
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=58989

Photo credit James Dowling

sleddog · 15 February 2011, 03:39 PM

I remember that thread John..! Thanks for posting this......

It sure does look odd doesn't it!?!

OLJR · 16 February 2011, 12:08 AM

I thought when I first saw this thread title earlier today that it was about watches for Obama supporters! :p

RolexWatcher · 16 February 2011, 12:20 AM

Just wondering if James Dowling is a TRF member?

MonBK · 16 February 2011, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by RolexWatcher

Just wondering if James Dowling is a TRF member?

I'll ask him on Friday.

padi56 · 16 February 2011, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by dannyny

i was just thinking today about rolex for left handed people. can you order a rolex for your left hand or do you just flip the internals around to make it a left handed watch?? has anyone does this? is it even possible??

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.

Paulie 50 · 16 February 2011, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by dannyny

i was just thinking today about rolex for left handed people. can you order a rolex for your left hand or do you just flip the internals around to make it a left handed watch?? has anyone does this? is it even possible??

I am a " Leftie " so wear my watch on my right hand, it's never ever bothered me, but the answer to your question is Yes. I have seen many Rolex left handers over the years, mainly in Auction Catalogues.

dsio · 16 February 2011, 01:13 AM

Don't see why it would be that difficult, if its a no date watch like a Sub ND or a Milgauss, having a watchmaker rotate the dial 180 degrees within the case would do the job, the movement doesn't know what way up its meant to be.

Jason71 · 16 February 2011, 01:22 AM

There was a 14060 that sold off Timezone a while back where Jack@IWW modified the dial feet to make it a destro. It sold for a song.......I should have bought it.

Borrowed pics

mtrunner · 16 February 2011, 01:28 AM

I am left handed buy I have always worn my watches on my left wrist so no issues for me.

Jason71 · 16 February 2011, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by dsio

Don't see why it would be that difficult, if its a no date watch like a Sub ND or a Milgauss, having a watchmaker rotate the dial 180 degrees within the case would do the job, the movement doesn't know what way up its meant to be.

It does most likely require repositioning of the dial feet which kinda stinks. You had better plan on keeping it if you make this modification because the resale value will bite the dust

Johny · 16 February 2011, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by mtrunner

I am left handed buy I have always worn my watches on my left wrist so no issues for me.

X2 same here. non issue for me as well. oops just spotted it...see pic on left

arttay10 · 16 February 2011, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by mtrunner

I am left handed buy I have always worn my watches on my left wrist so no issues for me.

Me too - left handed, watch on left wrist...... I've really thought about it

Route 66 · 16 February 2011, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by mtrunner

I am left handed buy I have always worn my watches on my left wrist so no issues for me.

This goes for me too.

Paulie 50 · 16 February 2011, 02:24 AM

Both Steve Mc Queen and Bruce Willis were and are lefties. Any photo's you see of these two stars, always show their watches being worn on the right hand. ( But not left handed watches )

Explorer 2011 · 16 February 2011, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Porsche

from memory there is only one known "genuine" Rolex with the crown on the opposite side. And even though it is owned by James Dowling, probably the worlds best known collector, who appears to have paperwork from Geneva confirming it as genuine, many still poo-poo its authenticity.

Here's the original thread on TRF
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=58989

Photo credit James Dowling

Makes me feel all weird just looking at this pic. So used to the shape on the right side.

karmatp · 16 February 2011, 06:36 AM

Panerai makes some amazing left handed models, check them out.

15 February 2011, 12:23 PM	#1
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dsio "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Ashley Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Sub 1680 '79 Posts: 2,301	Don't see why it would be that difficult, if its a no date watch like a Sub ND or a Milgauss, having a watchmaker rotate the dial 180 degrees within the case would do the job, the movement doesn't know what way up its meant to be. __________________ -- Omega Seamaster Grand-Lux Stepped Pie-Pan 14K Gold OJ2627 '53 -- -- Omega Cal 320 Chronograph 18K Gold OT2872 '58 -- -- Omega Cal 321 Speedmaster Pro 145.012 '67 -- -- Rolex Submariner 1680 "Ghost" '79 -- -- Rolex SS Daytona 116520 '04 --

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snowbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 2,157	Interesting idea, as far as I know they all come with the crown on the right side. I believe Panerai still makes some left handed models though, the Destro ones.

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OLJR Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Oliver Location: Qatar Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 260	I thought when I first saw this thread title earlier today that it was about watches for Obama supporters! :p

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Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	There was a 14060 that sold off Timezone a while back where Jack@IWW modified the dial feet to make it a destro. It sold for a song.......I should have bought it. Borrowed pics __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

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mtrunner 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,835	I am left handed buy I have always worn my watches on my left wrist so no issues for me.

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Paulie 50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lancs. England Posts: 1,000	Both Steve Mc Queen and Bruce Willis were and are lefties. Any photo's you see of these two stars, always show their watches being worn on the right hand. ( But not left handed watches )

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