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Southpaws: A Roundup of Left-Hand Crown Watches Past and Present
Destro (meaning “right” in Italian) watches have found use with professionals and left-handed wearers for decades now. From a 1953 Marina Millitaire Panerai Luminor ref. 6152-1 to a special-order ref. 1803 Rolex Day-Date produced in the late 1960s. Interestingly, southpawed comic Charlie Chaplin owned a left-handed Rolex Oyster. Made circa 1945, it was retailed and co-signed by Asprey and features a stainless-steel case and enamel dial. Antiquorum sold this particular example in 2013 with a hammer price of $51,250.
Six time world No. 1 tennis player and Audemars Piguet ambassador, Serena Williams, has worn a unique “lefty” Royal Oak Offshore several times while playing. Most notably, during her triumphant Wimbeldon Ladies’ Final match this year. AP modified the watch specifically for her in aid of ergonomics and functionality whilst playing with it on.