We finally got to peruse all the new Rolex releases in metal, and we love the new Rolex Land-Dweller even more. In-person examination confirms how much this watch resembles the discontinued Rolex Oysterquartz ref. 17000, discontinued in the early 2000s. The latest Rolex reference 127334 is also available in 36 mm and Everose gold or Platinum. The dial features a honeycomb motif, and the watch has a Flat Jubilee bracelet.
The Land-Dweller has several bezel options, including a diamond-set bezel. The new watch features a bracelet harmoniously integrating with the 40 mm case, creating a seamless aesthetic. Its sleek, bold design houses a movement that introduces groundbreaking innovations, calibre 7135. Thinner than most of the brand’s movements, it is designed to operate at a high frequency of 5 hertz, delivering exceptional performance and a power reserve of 66 hours.
The Rolex Land-Dweller 40 Stainless Steel ref. 127334 features a white gold fluted bezel. The case is approximately 10 mm thick, which is not too thin and not too far from the Oysterquartz cases from the 1970s.
The new Land-Dweller has a display case back that allows for a full view of the new calibre 7135. The most significant innovation is calibre 7135’s Dynapulse escapement, a revolutionary alternative to the traditional Swiss lever escapement.
Thanks to this new sequential distribution escapement, energy is transmitted by rolling rather than sliding. A transmission wheel, connected to the barrel, drives two uniquely designed distribution wheels, activating an impulse rocker that keeps the balance wheel oscillating. Made primarily of silicon components and boasting an innovative architecture, the Dynapulse escapement is exceptionally lightweight, virtually insensitive to magnetic fields, and significantly more energy-efficient than a traditional escapement.
Entirely developed and manufactured in-house, calibre 7135 operates at an exceptional rate of 5 hertz, or 36,000 beats per hour, an unprecedented frequency for Rolex. This enables it to measure time to one-tenth of a second.
An evolution of calibre 7140, which drives the Perpetual 1908, the new self-winding mechanical movement delivers outstanding performance, particularly in precision, power reserve, convenience, and reliability. It also presents a beautiful design. Through the watch’s transparent case back, the sparkle of the cut-out oscillating weight in yellow gold can be admired, as well as the delicate Rolex Côtes de Genève decoration on the bridges.
The Land‑Dweller reinterprets the design of watches with integrated bracelets, characterized by a smooth, continuous line between case and bracelet. Inspired by the emblematic Jubilee bracelet introduced on the Datejust in 1945, the Flat Jubilee bracelet has been specially designed for the Land‑Dweller. Its links have a distinctive flat surface: a unique feature among our metal bracelets.
It also features a new set of finishes, including polished center links and outer links with a technical satin finish on the top and polished sides. Viewed from the side, the polished chamfers on the top edges of the case and outer links form a circle of light, further accentuating the timepiece’s harmonious design.
On the wrist, the new Rolex Land-Dweller 40 Stainless Steel ref. 127334 wears true to its size and perhaps a tad bit smaller, but its flat jubilee bracelet is as comfortable as it gets.
Sticker Price CHF 14,200. More info on Rolex here.
