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David Maddern · 7 November 2023, 09:09 PM

Hi all,

Just wondering if anyone has converted a sprite to the opposite hand (date and crown at 3 oclock) or if its even possible.

Unless Rolex have made it impossible, i assume the dial and movement need to be flipped and a standard date wheel fitted ?

Does anyone else think it would be a great watch?

Thanks

WatchSmith · 7 November 2023, 09:27 PM

A standard dial and datewheel should do it.

Divingdeep87 · 7 November 2023, 09:46 PM

Buy a blnr and change the bezel and gmt hand. Lol

1William · 7 November 2023, 10:00 PM

I would like to see it and I would buy one.

fishingbear · 8 November 2023, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WatchSmith

A standard dial and datewheel should do it.

I would think this is all it’d take.

uncufunc · 8 November 2023, 01:21 AM

Why bother converting it? It’s a quirky piece if you are right-handed.

KatGirl · 8 November 2023, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by uncufunc

Why bother converting it? It’s a quirky piece if you are right-handed.

Why would you want to wear that on your Left wrist? To me, it’s for lefties, and only those lefties, who wear their watches on their right wrist, because not all lefties do. I don’t, so The Sprite isn’t for this southpaw….

Kat

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Tools · 8 November 2023, 03:00 AM

Wouldn't it be easier to just put the green insert in a regular GMT

thesharkfactor · 8 November 2023, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

Wouldn't it be easier to just put the green insert in a regular GMT

Was just about to say..

piratfisk · 8 November 2023, 03:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Divingdeep87

Buy a blnr and change the bezel and gmt hand. Lol

I think this would be the way to go.

The VTNR colors are great IMO, but flipping the case would be a pain in the butt, I'd imagine. Get a mid 00s black GMT & swap in a new bezel?

wm82 · 8 November 2023, 05:30 AM

The crystal is also mirrored (coronet).

I'm not a fan of the green on it, feels like an eBay special....

brandrea · 8 November 2023, 05:36 AM

Leave it as a destro

Alphaguy · 8 November 2023, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Leave it as a destro

Do this.

Calatrava r · 8 November 2023, 08:17 AM

No need to convert it, just wear as it is. Sought of a conversation piece.

ltmgeller · 8 November 2023, 08:35 AM

I'd like to see it for a righty

Ferrari308 · 8 November 2023, 08:41 AM

I would leave it exactly as it is - I think it's kinda cool in it's own way - but admittedly, it's not for me - too many other watches I want to add first.

PDG

enjoythemusic · 8 November 2023, 09:35 AM

My dad is a lefty, how about only selling them to lefties

batman_robin.jpg

Akacoke · 8 November 2023, 10:09 AM

U just need a 116710 swap a aftermarket VTNR bezel

amphr1 · 8 November 2023, 10:11 AM

But like why? At that point just get a black GMT and an aftermarket bezel?

time_and_cars · 8 November 2023, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KatGirl

Why would you want to wear that on your Left wrist? To me, it’s for lefties, and only those lefties, who wear their watches on their right wrist, because not all lefties do. I don’t, so The Sprite isn’t for this southpaw….

Kat

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Ok wrist police hahaha you have a lot of free time …. Youre in all new post gosh

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7 November 2023, 09:09 PM	#1
David Maddern "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 25	Can the rolex sprite gmt be converted ? Hi all, Just wondering if anyone has converted a sprite to the opposite hand (date and crown at 3 oclock) or if its even possible. Unless Rolex have made it impossible, i assume the dial and movement need to be flipped and a standard date wheel fitted ? Does anyone else think it would be a great watch? Thanks

8 November 2023, 03:00 AM	#8
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,139	Wouldn't it be easier to just put the green insert in a regular GMT __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

8 November 2023, 08:35 AM	#15
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 21,544	I'd like to see it for a righty __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

8 November 2023, 09:35 AM	#17
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,696	My dad is a lefty, how about only selling them to lefties batman_robin.jpg __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

7 November 2023, 09:27 PM	#2
WatchSmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Posts: 702	A standard dial and datewheel should do it.

7 November 2023, 09:46 PM	#3
Divingdeep87 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 798	Buy a blnr and change the bezel and gmt hand. Lol

7 November 2023, 10:00 PM	#4
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 45,188	I would like to see it and I would buy one.

8 November 2023, 01:21 AM	#6
uncufunc "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: V Location: blacksburg va Watch: 126613LB, 1501 Posts: 472	Why bother converting it? It’s a quirky piece if you are right-handed.

8 November 2023, 05:30 AM	#11
wm82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: sweden Posts: 114	The crystal is also mirrored (coronet). I'm not a fan of the green on it, feels like an eBay special....

8 November 2023, 05:36 AM	#12
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 74,262	Leave it as a destro

8 November 2023, 08:17 AM	#14
Calatrava r 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 10,691	No need to convert it, just wear as it is. Sought of a conversation piece.

8 November 2023, 08:41 AM	#16
Ferrari308 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Deep South Watch: Daytona,GMT,Sub,DJ Posts: 684	I would leave it exactly as it is - I think it's kinda cool in it's own way - but admittedly, it's not for me - too many other watches I want to add first. PDG

8 November 2023, 10:09 AM	#18
Akacoke "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Real Name: Z Location: Bay area Watch: A few Posts: 366	U just need a 116710 swap a aftermarket VTNR bezel __________________

8 November 2023, 10:11 AM	#19
amphr1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: El Cerrito, CA Posts: 2,113	But like why? At that point just get a black GMT and an aftermarket bezel?

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