Hey all, I’m new to the group on here & only recently started to build up my own watch collection but the one thing I’ve found really frustrating is the lack of a really good ‘destro’ watch.

I’m actually right handed but always wear my watch on my right wrist & im pretty sure I’m not the only one who falls in to this category!

I know it’s maybe a little too niche but there does seem to be demand for a CW Destro version, even if just as a limited edition version. I just wanted to see what others thought though.

If there was a limited edition CW Destro released, would you be interested? Thanks

DestroPhil wrote: ↑Sat Aug 17, 2024 12:13 pm If there was a limited edition CW Destro released, would you be interested? Thanks

I wouldn’t be interested for myself (left-wearing left hander) but if there’s a demand, why not?

I can think of a few destro watches that many would regard as good…

Rolex GMT Master II with green/black bezel
Tudor Pelagos LHD
Various Panerai

I think IWC and Sinn have also produced destro models.

I am primarily left handed and wear a watch on my left hand. No particular interest in a destro.

Perhaps one way CW could try and gauge if there is demand for a CW destro would be to search the forum and the various CW FB groups to find out if it is something that has often been mentioned.

Neil

nbg wrote: ↑Sat Aug 17, 2024 4:43 pm Perhaps one way CW could try and gauge if there is demand for a CW destro would be to search the forum and the various CW FB groups to find out if it is something that has often been mentioned.

32 forum mentions since 2008, Neil. Average of one every 6 months. Deduce what you will from that.

Mind you, it has probably been mentioned in other terms, such as left-hand crown - I’m not sure everybody would be familiar with the term Destro.

It’s definitely a niche subject/request but that would also make it a bit of a collectors piece too. Although it does seem like there isn’t a cue of people out there

At the end of the day it’s what they think will sell. I’ve been nagging for years for a rectangular (not square) men’s watch in a wearable size and not come close.

Amor Vincit Omnia wrote: ↑Sat Aug 17, 2024 4:54 pm I’m not sure everybody would be familiar with the term Destro.

I for one wasn't until today. Every day's a school day

A cut and paste list.

Citizen Eco-Drive Promaster (BJ8050-08E)
Nixon 51-30 Chrono
Mulco Buzo Helio
Sinn U1000
Hamilton Khaki X-Wind

I suppose you could create a LH version, you'd only have to rotate the dial 180º, hoping that the date lined up in the window.

If it's a basic three hander you'd like to turn into a destro then is it just a case of rotating the dial 180°? Can't hurt to ask if it's something they'd do on assembly.

^^^ You could ask. But I suspect the answer would be no.

gannet wrote: ↑Sat Aug 17, 2024 6:22 pm

Amor Vincit Omnia wrote: ↑Sat Aug 17, 2024 4:54 pm I’m not sure everybody would be familiar with the term Destro.

I for one wasn't until today. Every day's a school day

Italian for “right”. “Left” is “sinistro”. From Latin, Dexter and Sinister.

From which we derive dexterity and sinistrality. In Mediaeval times left-handedness was sometimes seen as a diabolical association.
Ambidextrous literally means having two right hands, which I would regard as really strange!

Have you checked out Serica? Wonderful watches that are offered destro. Check out the ref. 6190 and the ref. 5303

This is probably the clearest pic of my MAT Watches AG6 CHL (on Watchgecko Vintage Bond.) 'leftie' as I knew it.



from five years ago; July 31st 2019.

Of course if you don't want a crown digging into one's wrist, you could always buy a C63 Sealander Elite with it's pop out crown.



Guy

gannet wrote: ↑Sat Aug 17, 2024 6:22 pm

Amor Vincit Omnia wrote: ↑Sat Aug 17, 2024 4:54 pm I’m not sure everybody would be familiar with the term Destro.

I for one wasn't until today. Every day's a school day

Nor me. Sinister and Dexter have been with me for more years than I'd care to admit though. I'll store it in the hope of a future crossword clue . Google search, my go-to first step in everyday research, covers a lot of stuff before we reach a dictionary definition which seems to be a basic right-handedness without any reference to wristwatch case layouts so maybe it's a very niche term?

Do I want one? I'll pass. As a revolution it can pass me by.... to either side

sproughton wrote: ↑Sat Aug 17, 2024 6:43 pm If it's a basic three hander you'd like to turn into a destro then is it just a case of rotating the dial 180°? Can't hurt to ask if it's something they'd do on assembly.

Especially a no-date version. I want to imagine there'll be one in the vast Russian Vostok/Meranom catalogue but honestly it's a bit late but maybe something like this with the dial spun through 180?

If the dial feet allow it, it seems to me you could buy a(ny) no-date watch, and simply reassemble it with the dial turned 180° or any jeweler/watchmaker should be able to do the work. A date wheel, depending on orientation, may complicate matters.