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. . . to the discussion: first, your observation regarding the Ploprof's suitability for smaller wrists is on the money.  It's a wide and thick design, which normally doesn't bode well for the wrist-challenged.  The asymmetrical case and sloping bezel are the main reasons why it works for those of us with slender wrists.  There are Panerais not nearly as large I couldn't wear.  It's not so much the Ploprof doesn't seem large - it does, especially when viewed in a display case.  It's that the randomness of its shape that mitigates its presence on the wrist.

Here's a pic of a titanium Ploprof on my wrist . . .

. . . taken four years ago.  Large, yes, but not overwhelming.  The sensation of lightness coupled with its appealing presence almost lead to an acquisition.  It's that compelling a watch.

Second, when it comes to vintage Ploprofs, there's confusion over reversed crown positions.  Even Omegamania was in on the act.

[photo credit: Antiquorum]

There were no 'left-handed' Ploprofs made to the best of my knowledge.  Inverted examples are the result of uninformed watchmakers ordering date wheels for the cal 1002 movement.  The Ploprof has a cal 1002 movement, but the case with crown at 9 mandates a specific wheel with a different part number.

And yes, these case-specific date wheels are difficult to source now. 

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