Words: Gentleman's Journal
Swiss watchmakers Tudor have announced a new left-handed version of their Pelagos diving watch, the LHD (Left-Hand Drive). Since 1981, the brand have created such watches but, until now, the left-handed models have been produced exclusively for the French Navy.
Today, however, sees the Pelagos updated for southpaws, and this means that left-handed divers can stop wearing the standard model upside down – a common sight within the diving community.
The specific ergonomic characteristics of a left-handed watch, such as placing the winding stem on the left of the case, are not the only changes with the LHD. Tudor have also reworked the dial – adding beige luminescent markings and the name ‘Pelagos’ in red at 6 o’clock.
The calendar disc has also been redesigned, and this new black and red feature earns the nickname, ‘Roulette’.
But, beyond boasting a 70-hour power reserve, hardy satin titanium case and patented self-adjusting buckle – all indispensable features for a seasoned diver – the LHD also affords Tudor the opportunity to explore and promote a little-known part of their history.
The Tudor Oyster Prince Submariner “Left Hand” was produced in 1981 when a special order was made by a left-handed officer-instructor in the Marine Nationale of France. Tudor were more than happy to oblige – and this continued the relationship with the naval military begun in 1961 with the launch of the Tudor Oyster Prince Submariner ‘US Navy’.
The watch will be available for CHF 4,200 – not a penny more than for its right-handed brother.
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