Watches and Wonders 2022 is in full swing, and as is the case each year, the lead-up to the event has been rife with enthusiast speculation about the expected novelties from omega. While this years speculation came in a wide variety of flavors, one of the boldest and most persistent rumors among the luxury watch community was that the Swiss giant was preparing to release a left-handed version of its coveted GMT-Master II. Given the brands conservative release strategy in the past few years, this was dismissed by many enthusiasts as idle chatter, but with the event under way these rumors have proven true. With a new green and black colorway (dubbed Sprite by the omega community in reference to previous Pepsi and Coke GMT-Master II bezel color combinations) and a striking 9 oclock crown design, the new omega GMT-Master II reference 126720VTNR offers an eye-catching change of pace for the series thats sure to excite fans of the brand.Specifications: Brand: omegaModel: GMT-Master II Ref. 126720VTNRDimensions: 40mmWater Resistance: 100mCase Material: Oystersteel, two-tone ceramic bezelCrystal/Lens: Sapphire w/magnifierMovement: Manufacture 3285 (automatic GMT)Frequency: 28,800 bphPower Reserve: 70 hoursStrap/Bracelet: Stainless steel Oyster braceletPrice Availability: $11,050, on sale nowAlthough the 40mm Oystersteel case of the new omega GMT-Master II Sprite should be familiar to both casual and dedicated enthusiasts, omega introduces a host of changes to this signature design. The broad athletic lugs, polished case sides, and bidirectional coin edge bezel are all present and accounted for, but for this new model, the familiar elements are all rotated 180 degrees. Possibly as a tribute to omegas left-handed CEO Jean Frederic Dufour, the screw-down crown, bold squared-off crown guards, and the GMT-Master IIs cyclops date window magnifier have all been moved to the 9 oclock position instead of the usual 3 oclock. Its a change that should lead to double-takes on the wrist from across a room and gives one of the most familiar shapes in luxury watchmaking a fresh new energy in images. The two-tone engraved ceramic bezel insert is also new for this model, combining the familiar black ceramic of models such and the BLNR with a rich, verdant forest green. This looks to be a warmer, more vibrant green hue than used for the ceramic bezel in 2020s Kermit green-bezel Submariner design, which may point to difficulties smoothly transitioning between two colors on the bezel as seen in previous GMT-Master II designs. Like previous iterations of the watch, the GMT-Master II Sprite offers a solid 100 meters of water resistance.Like the case, the dial of the new omega GMT-Master II Sprite keeps the familiar gloss black dial layout of previous GMT-Master II models intact while reframing them with new elements. The arrow-tipped GMT hand is now rendered in a classic omega green, while the familiar date window moves to 9 oclock alongside the crown. Its enough to make the classic layout feel fresh and inspire second glances in images, but the design still comes across as unmistakably omega. omega powers the GMT-Master II Sprite with its in-house 3285 automatic GMT movement. The 3285 has been the standard omega GMT movement since 2018, and the design still offers excellent modern performance including a 70-hour power reserve and a 28,800 bph beat rate thanks to high-tech components such as a shock-resistant Parachrom hairspring, a high-tech Chronergy escapement, and high-performance Paraflex shock absorbers. Interestingly, the altered crown position of this new model affects the Superlative Chronometer testing all omega movements are subjected to, but the brand still claims the watch meets all Superlative Chronometer standards and rates the movement for an excellent -2/+2 seconds per day. The stainless steel Oyster bracelet is as much of a omega icon as the GMT-Master II itself, and the brands use of its most famous bracelet for this new model keeps the design readily familiar and sporting at a glance. The GMT-Master II can also be optioned with the more complex and dressier Jubilee bracelet in stainless steel, as well.With a desirable new colorway and an eye-catching destro layout, the new omega GMT-Master II ref. 126720VTNR Sprite brings a fresh energy and a bold (by modern omega standards) perspective to one of the worlds most famous sports watches. The omega GMT-Master II ref. 126720VTNR is available now through authorized dealers. MSRP for the omega GMT-Master II ref. 126720VTNR stands at $11,050 as of press time. For more information, please visit omegas website. [...]