Short on time? Launched in 2022, the 126720VTNR flips the GMT-Master II around: crown and date move to the left, at 9 o'clock, so it's built for wearing on the right wrist. Green and black Cerachrom bezel, black dial, 40mm Oystersteel case, calibre 3285. Available on Jubilee or Oyster. Both of ours are on the Jubilee.
Backstory
When the press photos dropped in 2022, a lot of people's first reaction was to check whether someone had accidentally flipped the image. Nobody had. Rolex really did put the crown on the left.
Here's why it matters. Most watches are designed for the left wrist, with the crown on the right so it doesn't dig into the back of your hand. Left-handed people who wear their watch on the right wrist have been living with a crown pressing into their wrist for about a century. The 126720VTNR fixes that, and Rolex mirrored the whole layout to do it. The crown and its guards move to 9 o'clock, and so do the date window and the Cyclops.
Key Details
The bezel is green and black Cerachrom, which got it the "Sprite" nickname. Some collectors call it the "Destro", Italian for "right", because it's meant for the right wrist.
The case is 40mm Oystersteel, about 12mm thick, with 100 metres of water resistance. The dial is black with Chromalight markers.
The Movement
Inside is the calibre 3285, with around 70 hours of power reserve and Superlative Chronometer certification. The local hour hand jumps independently in one-hour steps, so changing time zones on a flight takes seconds.
Jubilee or Oyster?
The Sprite comes on both. The Jubilee, with its five-piece links and polished centres, is dressier and more comfortable. Plenty of people think it suits the unusual layout better. The Oyster is more of a tool. Both of ours are on the Jubilee, and we think that's the better look.
On the Wrist
If you're right-handed and wear it on your left wrist, it's surprisingly fun. It looks like a GMT-Master II at a glance, and then people notice something's different. If you're left-handed, it's simply the most comfortable Rolex sports watch ever made for you.
Final Thoughts
The Sprite is one of the most interesting Rolex launches of recent years. Practical for lefties, a conversation starter for everyone else, and the green and black bezel is a great combination.
We have two, both on the Jubilee: an unworn 2025 full set and a 2026 full set in very good condition.
