Eska Shakes Up the Watch Market with the Left-Handed Amphibian 250 Destro

A resurgence of vintage influences marks today’s watch market, with an array of brands offering nostalgia-driven designs. Eska, a company with over a century’s worth of horological heritage, distinguishes itself with the launch of the intriguing Amphibian 250 Destro. Laced with 1960s flair, the model brings past aesthetics to a modern audience, courtesy of contemporary manufacturing techniques.

Noteworthy is the offering of the timepiece in different colorways such as classic black and white, along with the introduction of vibrant red and green limited editions. What makes this watch truly unique, however, is its left-handed appeal – a distinct attribute often associated with prestigious Panerai watches. The ‘Destro’ in its name signifies the crown placement at the 9 o’clock position, diverging from the standard 3 o’clock locale. This innovative reversal serves to enhance comfort for left-handed users and underpins the watch’s practical design.

The Amphibian 250 Destro model sticks largely to the design conventions of the classic Eska array, presenting a 1960s skin-diver aesthetic with an expansive, luminous bezel, dual-finished surface, and a vintage-influenced sapphire crystal. Combining style with performance, it ensures a substantial water-resistance of up to 250m.

The most significant change is the crown’s repositioning to 9 o’clock, adding a new convenience for left-handers and freeing up the right side for those who traditionally wear their watch on their left wrist. The watch-housing employs a reliable Swiss-made Sellita SW200 movement, easy to maintain due to its widely-proven functionality. Accompanied by two strap choices, sand-colored Tropic and classic black textile, it retails at EUR 850 (excl. VAT) and readily adds a dash of left-handed elegance to any collection.