Unlike lefty scissors and lefty can-openers, the best left-handed watches aren’t just for southpaws. So-called “destro” watches (that is, ones with the crown on the left-hand side of the case) were initially designed to be worn on the right wrist (destro is Italian for “right”), and make it easier for lefties to wind their watches using their dominant hand. After Rolex dropped a destro version of its GMT-Master II earlier this year, however, left-hand-drive watches have been on the rise, and not just among lefties. Whether you’re a genuine lefty, a collector looking for something unique to flex at your next RedBar meetup, or just someone who prefers the feel of a watch on your right wrist, these destros—the very best left-handed watches you can buy right now—will scratch your itch.
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Seiko 5 Sports watch
Is it any surprise that the biggest cheat code in watches makes one of the best deals in lefty watches, too? Like the many other popular versions of the beloved Seiko5 Sports, this one offers the unbeatable combo of a tough-as-nails Japanese automatic movement and classic sports watch looks at a price that’s nigh impossible to beat.
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Stührling Original Aviator watch
With its big 45mm case, old-school numerals and oversized winding crown, this homage to 1930s pilot’s watches will look as right with a summer suit as it did with goggles and shearling back in the day.
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Citizen Eco Drive Promaster Diver watch
Not only is this one of the most affordable pro-level dive watches out there, but it’s also one of the most distinctive looking. Its burly 48mm-wide case won’t be the right fit for everyone, but thanks to a winding crown at nine o’clock it’s very much lefty-approved.
