Land-Dweller in Stainless Steel..is it for you?

[Lol-x]

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Some say the new movement is a small miracle, its revolutionary from a technical standpoint from Rolex and definitely elevates the brand in terms of horological significance. Its a high beat movement with less traditional materials, but with a very good power reserve.

However, is it a watch that you would want to wear?

Its more akin to a Date-Just than a professional model such as a GMT or a Submariner in appearance and style.

The bracelet is beautiful as is the case but one couldn't say they were qualitative improvements over the Oyster cases and Jubilee or Oyster bracelets.

The dial comes in just one colour again with a stick dial somewhat similar to the stick markers on a Date-Just except for the honeycomb pattern. The hands are somewhat unarticulated stick hands which will be interesting to see how legible they are in real life to discern from the white dial background and each other.

Again the fluted bezel is a usual Date-Just feature.

So whilst it may be a technically groundbreaking model, I can't say its a watch I would care to wear in preference to a several other Rolex models (GMT, Date-Just (with my colour choice) Submariner and of course Daytona).

[hojlund]

definitely, I want it more than the pepsi.

[alllexandru]

Originally Posted by Lol-x

is it a watch that you would want to wear?

Nope

[Bxtek]

The new LD is a very impressive watch for sure! All new design (even though heavily inspired by the vintage Oyster Quartz), a full brand new movement, a never before done honeycomb design dial with a raised/angled chapter ring. Needless to say, Rolex really went drastic this year with this new model!

I do like it, but not yet sure if it's for me. I am really looking forward to trying one on and see if it's something that I would enjoy wearing. Looking at specs, I don't think the 40mm will work for me personally as the lug to lug (no real lugs though) measurement is 46.5mm. That's quite large! I think it would be the 36mm that I would go for.

The white dial looks nice, but I really am hoping that they will offer other colors in the future. I think I would prefer something like a Slate, Blue or a Champagne dial. I am a sucker for the Mint Green and I think that would look good as well. All with the honeycomb pattern of course.

It definitely is an all new watch, but lots of people are saying that this is basically a Datejust for a 30% higher price. There is some truth to that since the LD has the exact same complications as a DJ and nothing more. So, that feel and how it wears needs to really make an impression on me to get me sold.

Will a big part of the demand of this watch be the goal to own the "Dweller Trinity"?? Deepsea Sea Dweller, Sky-Dweller, and the Land-Dweller?

[douglasf13]

I’m not really a fan of any of the Rolex watches newer than the 5-digit era, but this one is interesting to me. Just wish they didn’t do the honeycomb dial. The dial texture combined with the numerals and fluted bezel seems too busy. I’d like to see it with a plain stick dial and/or plain bezel, but I like it.

[TinFoilCat]

Nope, not for me

[John Doyle]

I like it more than most professional teletubies models like the BLRO

[omar10213245]

Not the current inaugural iteration. Hopefully they come up with some better dials in the future. A watch like this would look fantastic with a deep, glossy black dial

[omar-rye]

I’m also not interested in it in this configuration. I’d want it with a smooth bezel and an Oyster style bracelet, and I’d like to see what other dials they come up with.

[Ichiran]

I prefer a GMT and Daytona over this watch. The dial is an acquired taste in my view.

[Dr.Stu]

I am actually very much looking forward to getting it on my wrist. I think the elements of the Explorer (6 & 9), the DJ (fluted bezel), the nod to the early Milgauss (honeycomb dial motif), the OysterQuartz-like case /integrated bracelet all combine to make an interesting looking new timepiece that just "works".

The Wildebeast is referred to as the spare-parts animal in Africa as it looks like it was created from the spare parts leftover from the other animals: the body of a hyena, the horns of a Cape buffalo, the tail of a giraffe, the legs of an antelope,the back-end of a donkey, the stripes of a zebra. The LandDweller is like the Wildebeast Rolex.

With the new movement -which is visible (though unexceptionally finished) - I think this is a very interesting looking animal - like the Wildebeast- and my order is already in.

[Gerardus]

I like it very much, but expensive IMO considering pricing.

[TheVTCGuy]

I really need to see (wear) it in person. I am excited Rolex released an entirely new model, but I typically wear sport models, so not really sure this will be for me. I can’t wait to try it out though!

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by hojlund

definitely, I want it more than the pepsi.

I can’t work out if you’re serious or if it’s sarcasm

[Nairn1980]

If it were fluted DJ money, I’d be interested. The fact it’s Sky-Dweller money puts me off. I’d much rather have a sky-dweller.

[Cru Jones]

I think for fans of high-beat movements, it’s a no-brainer. As you get a high-beat with a good power reserve and good service interval compared to others, like Grand Seiko.

Otherwise, other than the high-beat, the 7135 has the same accuracy, same service interval interval and same need for lubricants as the 32**, but with less power reserve and even more need to use RSC instead of independent watchmakers.

So, is a Land-Dweller worth 50% more than a Date-Just? Maybe for high-beat fans.

[928ktgold]

I’m planning on trading my DJ41 silver dial fluted jubilee for this watch. I’ve don’t wear it at all anymore and wanted to trade it in for a DD40 white gold with the ombré blue dial. I think this will be a good place holder for that watch. I don’t wear the DJ41 anymore. I would wear this watch either in 36 or 40 mm. Then maybe trade it in for the DD40 ombré blue or hopefully meteorite dial

[Doood]

Need to see it in person but still can’t get over the dumb name.

[shaunylw]

I couldn’t see myself wearing it, but excited to see it.


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[Harry-57]

Not interested.

[RRGHOST1]

Yes I like the Land Dweller and would consider buying it.

[padi56]

Short answer no and would not buy one at half price not my cup of tea and IMHO quite a silly name,but do like the retro1970s 1980s OQ case.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by padi56

Short answer no and would not buy one at half price not my cup of tea and IMHO quite a silly name.

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[Mr Ben]

The movement is interesting and the sizing and thickness sounds good.

In terms of aesthetics, this is all the Rolex features I prefer to avoid in one watch. Glittery, shiny, expensive looking - I’d need to see it in person but I strongly suspect it’s not one for me.

[MrMercedes]

not in 1000 years

[Wilco68]

Absolutely - gone to the top of my want list for many reasons. Cool & classy looking reference, & to my eyes although the case is based on an older design, the total package looks fresh and modern.

I think the LD & the Sky-Dweller are starting to make some other models look a bit tired & dated in comparison….

Also agree with this too!;-

Originally Posted by John Doyle

I like it more than most professional teletubies models like the BLRO

[DLRIDES]

I like it a lot ! But just as the “Yacht Master”, I couldn’t look at “Land Dweller” on the dial.

[harvey]

…will wait for a less fussy dial.

[Dyim]

Rolex needs to release a nice blue or green dial next year.

Then demand will go sky high.

[fishingbear]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

I really need to see (wear) it in person. I am excited Rolex released an entirely new model, but I typically wear sport models, so not really sure this will be for me. I can’t wait to try it out though!

Exactly this.