Top 5 Destro Pieces for Every Watch Enthusiast

Traditionally, the crown is found on the right side of a watch. It is meant to be operated by the right hand when worn on the left wrist. A crown on the left side (known as "destro", Italian for "right") is designed for left-handed individuals, who wear watches on the right wrist. This makes it easier for them to adjust the time or wind a watch. 

So, if you're looking for a destro watch, here’s a curated list that can come in handy.

Omega Seamaster Ploprof 1200m

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This professional diver's watch Ref. (227.32.55.21.03.001) truly stands apart with its oversized dimensions, distinctive asymmetrical shape, giant crown guard, and unique crown placement. This 55 mm x 45 mm is crafted in O-MEGASTEEL and the mono-bloc case includes the famous screwed-in crown and the characteristic security pusher at 2 o’clock, which on this edition sports a ring in blue ceramic. The crown is at 9 o'clock. The watch’s gradient, sun-brushed, “summer” blue dial features thin, elongated, legible markers. Inside the watch is the Omega calibre 8912; its two barrels mounted in series provide 60 hours of power reserve. The watch is finished on a blue rubber strap, along with a stainless steel pin buckle.

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Price: Rs. 13,00,000 (approx.)

Rolex GMT Master II

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Rolex's Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II (Ref.126720VTNR) is a convenient travel watch. This model gets a crown and guards at 9 o'clock, and a 40 mm Oystersteel case with a brushed and polished finish. The bidirectional rotating bezel is fitted with a black and green Cerachrom insert. The watch also comes with a sapphire crystal with a Cyclops lens and a date window at 9 o'clock. The in-house calibre 3285 is powering the watch with a 70-hour power reserve. The watch is fully wound via a bidirectional self-winding perpetual rotor. The black dial model is finished on an Oystersteel Jubilee bracelet with five-piece links and an Oysterlock folding clasp.

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Price: Rs. 10,00,000 (approx.)

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IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Edition Right Hander

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This 46.2 mm watch has most of the features of the traditional Big Pilot, including a stainless steel case, lugs, and a crown at 9 o'clock. The biggest change can be spotted on the dial, which is now sunray-brushed slate grey with contrasting black subcounters. However, the hour and minute hands are black with a white glow. This Edition Right-Hander (Ref. IW501012) replaces the classic Big Pilot's Watch's central seconds hand with a little seconds counter. The power reserve indicator is located at 9 o'clock because the movement has been turned 180 degrees to place the crown there. The watch is powered by the 52010 calibre, which has a seven-day power reserve. The watch is finished on a black leather strap.

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Price: Rs. 9,40,000 (approx.)

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TAG Heuer Monaco

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TAG Heuer Monaco is famous because in 1971, Steve “King of Cool” McQueen chose it for the film, Le Mans. TAG Heuer Monaco (Ref. CAW211P.FC6356) comes in a 39 mm  stainless steel case with a crown at 9 o'clock and two chronograph pushers at 2 o'clock and 4 o'clock. This variant gets a blue opaline-finished dial with a 30-minute counter at 9 o'clock, an hour counter at 3 o'clock, and a date window at 6 o'clock. Honouring its racing heritage, the central chronograph second hand is in red. Powering the watch is Calibre  11 automatic movement with a 40-hour power reserve. Finishing the watch is a black leather strap.

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Price: Rs. 8,06,000 (approx.)

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Aquis Red Limited Edition

A 43 mm case size for watches is considered relatively large, making it a popular choice for those who prefer bold, substantial wristwatches. Oris Aquis Red Limited Edition (Ref. 01 733 7653 4183-Set MB) has a 43 mm stainless steel case and a crown at 9 o'clock. The black bezel gets a 60-minute numeral with red marking and a grey dial. The minute marking lies below individual hour markers, while a date window can be seen at 6 o'clock. Powering the watch is Calibre 733 with a 38-hour power reserve. The watch is finished on a stainless steel bracelet.

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Price: 1,83,000 (approx.)‍