The 2022 Rolex GMT-Master II From a Lefty's Perspective
By striking the balance between intended use and free will, Rolex's new GMT-Master II defies more than tradition. That's because if you're left-handed (like I am), it can literally and figuratively open up a whole new world of how to wear your best replica watches.
Lefties had a bit of a tough upbringing. I come home from elementary school every day with graphite on the edges of my hands and forearms (and Timex watch straps) from the horse-leg-sized pencils we were issued.
To this day, I'm terrible with scissors (oddly, even worse with so-called "lefty" scissors). I had to find special baseball gloves, and couldn't use the correct golf clubs that were passed down from my family. I know, poor me.
That’s why when Rolex introduced the GMT-Master II at Geneva Watches & Wonders this year, I immediately spotted this understated special feature and immediately got excited. This Rolex is a "destro"; it is "my" Rolex.
And apologized to my colleagues at the same meeting, but I'm kind of exclusive in dealing with it.
Fun fact: left-handed watches are often called “destro,” which is an Italian artisan term for something specifically designed to be worn on the right arm.Swiss Replica Watches
While not the first left-handed watch by any means, the fact that Rolex made an effort to move the crown and date window to the left for this year's GMT-Master II says it all.
Left-Handed Liberation and Right-Handed Rituals
Like many lefties, I had to develop some workarounds to get through everyday life. Still, the fine motor control of the fingers on my left hand is far superior to that on my right.
However, for the first time when I wore the GMT-Master II neatly and comfortably on my right wrist in Geneva, I was able to pull out and operate the crown while it was still on my wrist, and It also has dexterity, a sense of satisfaction. It was a feeling I didn't realize I was so hopelessly missing.
Of course, there's no law that says the watch has to be worn on the left wrist, but I do it all the time. In keeping with this tradition, I always take it off my wrist to help my hammer right hand adjust the crown. Some lefties (and righties, to be fair) do the same thing, and in fact, I know some lefties who turn the watch upside down for finer crown adjustments so they can use their nimbler fingers. It's no big deal; you just get used to it a bit.Jacob & Co. Astronomia Wonders of the World Mexico
So it's this idea of being able to do what you're used to without requiring adjustments or special tricks that really opens up the possibilities for this watch. At least, it works for me.
Don't get me wrong; I'm completely reveling in my initial experience wearing the GMT-Master II on my prospective right wrist. But in the time since I've come to deal with it - in my own personal disposition - the GMT-Master II can do more than just make life a little easier for lefties.
Intention and Improvisation
I put it on my left wrist without thinking. Even though the crown technically points in the wrong direction, it's very comfortable. It has a subtle, "what's wrong (or right?) with this photo?" cool and unique. While I have to acquiesce that my practice is to remove the watch to adjust the crown, I will be joined by those on the right who now choose to wear it that way.
Honestly, if I owned this buy watch replica, I'd probably split which wrist I'd wear it on: for different things; the left because it feels more familiar. Both options work.
Frankly, I'm swiss (get it?) where the date window is. No matter which wrist you wear the GMT-Master II, it's easy to see, especially with Rolex's iconic Cyclops magnifying glass.
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Once I toyed with the "dual wrist" feature of the GMT-Master II, I worked up the courage to play with the gorgeous black and green Cerachrome ceramic bezel. I'm a huge fan of all of Rolex's oft-nicknamed two-tone bezel creations, but this color combo is by far my favorite (by far). Again, without thinking too much, I flipped the bezel 180 degrees and left it in place because I liked the way it looked.
Here's another example of intended use that meets personal inspiration. At launch, the GMT-Master II, no matter which wrist you wear it on, has the black half of the bezel at the top, the green half at the bottom, and the arrow at 12 o'clock. Yes, as a diver, I probably know the intended use of a rotating bezel (any stripes) better than most. But come on, who doesn't love playing with that thing? replica Corum Golden Bridge
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I've gotten into the habit of dialing the bezel of my dive watch to the bottom timing position on my last diving expedition as a memento of the event so who's to say you can't wear a colored bezel like this the way you want it ?
Upside down, split down the middle, for a playful color angle? With this intense color combo, I say, have it. If you're feeling motivated, change it up every day; develop your signature way of dressing. It doesn't have to help indicate a second time zone. You're the one with the waiting list: let your geek flag fly.
Well, I'm leaving the soapbox. But I did find that my experience with the GMT-Master II was a bit illuminating, and made me rethink how I wear watches in general. And, while the watch community is still testing a nickname to determine where it lands, my personal nomination for the Rolex GMT-Master II is "Ambi-Destro." replica Zenith Chronomaster SPORT
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