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    Calling all LHD Watch wearers...

    Hi,

    I had a Tudor Pelagos a while back and miss it so I am looking for another but as I like the (often divisive) fake patina look I’’m looking to buy a LHD version.

    I wear my watches on my left wrist. Does having the crown on the left hand side make much of a difference from a comfort perspective? I guess winding is an issue too but it’’ll be in a watchwinder.

    Cheers. Mark

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    Wears fine on both wrists, I didn’t notice a difference

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    I owned one temporarily. I found that if anything it was more comfortable on my left wrist as there was no crown to dig into my hand. I had to sell it due to financial situations but have toyed with getting another ever since.

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    Should be more crown as the crown is out of harms way, also you should never wind your watch whilst on your wrist as there is a risk of bending the stem.

    I wear my watches on my right wrist so would be the same situation for me and never any issues
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    Haven't had one, but I had a Sinn EZM3 for a while with a left-side crown. Wore fine, more comfy than a regular crown because there was nothing to dig into the back of my hand. (I miss that EZM3!)
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    My Sinn EZM2 has a lefty crown, was apparently designed that way just in case I stick my hand in some craggy coral while try to extract an Octopus!


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    Calling all LHD Watch wearers...

    I’ve got a LHD Pelagos and haven’t noticed the crown at all when wearing it. It only really registers when I have to change the date and then it feels “different” as it’s not in the usual place but apart from that it’s very comfortable (on my left hand)


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    Thanks all. Decision confirmed LHD it is.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Megatron View Post
    I’ve got a LHD Pelagos and haven’t noticed the crown at all when wearing it. It only really registers when I have to change the date and then it feels “different” as it’s not in the usual place but apart from that it’s very comfortable (on my left hand)


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    I normally flip mine upside down when setting the time/date

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    Quote Originally Posted by watchmad View Post
    Hi,

    I had a Tudor Pelagos a while back and miss it so I am looking for another but as I like the (often divisive) fake patina look I’’m looking to buy a LHD version.

    I wear my watches on my left wrist. Does having the crown on the left hand side make much of a difference from a comfort perspective? I guess winding is an issue too but it’’ll be in a watchwinder.

    Cheers. Mark
    Just a thought - try wearing a similar-sized watch upside down for a few hours to see how it feels on the wrist?

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    Quote Originally Posted by monogroover View Post
    Just a thought - try wearing a similar-sized watch upside down for a few hours to see how it feels on the wrist?
    Genius idea :)

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    As a left handed wearer, I found the EZM 3 to be the most comfortable diver I have owned and so I think the LHD will be just as good.

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    I wear my daily on the right wrist as it has a Big Pilot style crown that digs into my hand. Starting to think I might have a nickel allergy because it leaves a bit of a rash.

    I only use the crown when it’s off the wrist anyway.

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    I can’t make up my mind between the LHD and the Blue. I never saw the colour as faux patina, is that what it’s supposed to be? I like the date wheel too on the LHD.

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    I’m a lefty, have always worn a watch on my right wrist and have never found any watch crown uncomfortable, even Panerai Luminors (and I’ve owned regular and lefty versions) - a total non issue imho

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    Thanks again......a non-issue.


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    Quote Originally Posted by monogroover View Post
    Just a thought - try wearing a similar-sized watch upside down for a few hours to see how it feels on the wrist?
    I tried that with a 372 PAM to see how a destro luminor would look and feel. I really liked it on each count and am now on the hunt for a 47mm lefty.

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    I used to wear a 44mm Destro Panerai on my left wrist with no issues at all, even with the crown guard.

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