Watch Part V

[Throttle2]

On 4/1/2025 at 9:00 AM, Carbon82 said:

Watches and Wonders Geneva 2025

Rolex’s most important new model in decades, the new Land-Dweller.

It's an entirely new model that draws on some vintage design inspiration but is highlighted by the Dynapulse escapement — a proprietary, patented, and industrially optimized direct impulse escapement using dual silicon wheels. The caliber 7135 inside is officially the brand's first mechanical high frequency movement. It has a new steel case that recalls the ref. 1530 and Oysterquartz models from the 1970s but is 20% thinner than a Datejust.

On July 28th, 2023, the name "Land-Dweller" was trademarked (alongside "Coast-Dweller") by Rolex U.S.A. Shortly thereafter, watch internet sleuths broadcast the news via posts, reels, shorts, TikToks, you name it. Posts were shared, emojis were added, and within days, all of this blew over. Today, Rolex takes advantage of that sneaky summer of 2023 trademark.

Commonly referred to as the "Oysterquartz" design, this shape was first introduced with the mechanical Datejust ref. 1530 in 1975 — exactly 50 years ago. The successor Oysterquartz references 17000 (Datejust) and 19018 (Day-Date) began production in 1977, popularizing the design, hence the name.

The new-for-2025 Land-Dweller revives the 50-year-old ref. 1530 shape with slight proportional tweaks measuring 36mm or 40mm in diameter and 9.70mm thick — 2.3mm thinner than the standard Datejust 41. The distinctive five-row Flat Jubilee bracelet found on many of these vintage references has been updated for the Land-Dweller. Most notable is the inclusion of a Crownclasp — Rolex's term for a "hidden" clasp featuring a crown-shaped pull, a feature not offered on the Datejust 36 and 41 Jubilee since 2018. Case metal options presented today are steel with a white gold fluted bezel, Everose gold with or without a baguette diamond-set bezel, and platinum with or without a baguette diamond-set bezel.

Dial-wise, the Land-Dweller is a mix of existing Rolex models with a bit of Datejust feel to the dial, albeit with a new honeycomb motif treatment and applied cardinal numerals in the style of the Explorer collection as well as the Cyclops on the crystal to magnify the date. On the backside is an exhibition caseback.

The Land-Dweller is fitted with a brand new and patented direct impulse escapement, which Rolex is calling the Dynapulse escapement. As an idea, this type of escapement tech dates back to the mid to late 1700s with Pierre Le Roy, John Arnold, and Thomas Earnshaw and has been refined by many great watchmakers since. Today, Rolex presents its own iteration of the centuries-old and theoretically superior direct impulse escapement.

Confirm fail.  just like how they failed in several models previously.

For those who dont know much about Rolex, this design is basically a remake of the Oysterquartz of the 70s.

 

 

[Yeshe]

On 4/1/2025 at 11:16 AM, Throttle2 said:

Confirm fail.  just like how they failed in several models previously.

For those who dont know much about Rolex, this design is basically a remake of the Oysterquartz of the 70s.

 

 

旧菜从炒，回锅肉??

[Throttle2]

On 4/1/2025 at 11:24 AM, Yeshe said:

旧菜从炒，回锅肉??

never learn their lesson.  If they hire me as design consultant surely win.  

[Throttle2]

Tudor big block 79160 with reverse albino dial

i dare say , this is only one in SG especially in complete set

[Carbon82]

Come come Rolex, please divert all the US-bounded stock to Singapore. We will welcome you with open arms!

Swiss hit harder as Rolex, Swatch face outsize tariffs

Switzerland may have expected to get off lightly from Donald Trump’s tariff salvo given its lighter touch approach to regulation and scepticism towards the European Union. Instead, it’s been slapped with one of highest levies on the continent, raising concern for key industries.

Exports to the US will have a 32 per cent tariff, far higher than the 20 per cent for the neighbouring EU. It’s also more than triple the 10 per cent level on the UK which, like Switzerland, is outside the bloc.

The government has called the move “incomprehensible,” and companies have had to race to figure out how they respond and protect their businesses.

[Wt_know]

this is the BEST news ever ...

lai lai lai ... SEND all the ROLEX to SINGAPORE

so that MCF bro all can simply walk into AD and get a Sub, GMT, Daytona or even DJ ... 

no smlj wait list nonsense ... no bulls**t that every piece in the showroom is for "display only" ... lol

can someone send an open letter email to ROLEX SWISS ... lol

HUAT AH!

Edited April 4, 2025 by Wt_know

[Vegas]

On 4/1/2025 at 9:00 AM, Carbon82 said:

Watches and Wonders Geneva 2025

Rolex’s most important new model in decades, the new Land-Dweller.

It's an entirely new model that draws on some vintage design inspiration but is highlighted by the Dynapulse escapement — a proprietary, patented, and industrially optimized direct impulse escapement using dual silicon wheels. The caliber 7135 inside is officially the brand's first mechanical high frequency movement. It has a new steel case that recalls the ref. 1530 and Oysterquartz models from the 1970s but is 20% thinner than a Datejust.

On July 28th, 2023, the name "Land-Dweller" was trademarked (alongside "Coast-Dweller") by Rolex U.S.A. Shortly thereafter, watch internet sleuths broadcast the news via posts, reels, shorts, TikToks, you name it. Posts were shared, emojis were added, and within days, all of this blew over. Today, Rolex takes advantage of that sneaky summer of 2023 trademark.

Commonly referred to as the "Oysterquartz" design, this shape was first introduced with the mechanical Datejust ref. 1530 in 1975 — exactly 50 years ago. The successor Oysterquartz references 17000 (Datejust) and 19018 (Day-Date) began production in 1977, popularizing the design, hence the name.

The new-for-2025 Land-Dweller revives the 50-year-old ref. 1530 shape with slight proportional tweaks measuring 36mm or 40mm in diameter and 9.70mm thick — 2.3mm thinner than the standard Datejust 41. The distinctive five-row Flat Jubilee bracelet found on many of these vintage references has been updated for the Land-Dweller. Most notable is the inclusion of a Crownclasp — Rolex's term for a "hidden" clasp featuring a crown-shaped pull, a feature not offered on the Datejust 36 and 41 Jubilee since 2018. Case metal options presented today are steel with a white gold fluted bezel, Everose gold with or without a baguette diamond-set bezel, and platinum with or without a baguette diamond-set bezel.

Dial-wise, the Land-Dweller is a mix of existing Rolex models with a bit of Datejust feel to the dial, albeit with a new honeycomb motif treatment and applied cardinal numerals in the style of the Explorer collection as well as the Cyclops on the crystal to magnify the date. On the backside is an exhibition caseback.

The Land-Dweller is fitted with a brand new and patented direct impulse escapement, which Rolex is calling the Dynapulse escapement. As an idea, this type of escapement tech dates back to the mid to late 1700s with Pierre Le Roy, John Arnold, and Thomas Earnshaw and has been refined by many great watchmakers since. Today, Rolex presents its own iteration of the centuries-old and theoretically superior direct impulse escapement.

looks like a homage of tissot prx

[Vegas]

On 4/4/2025 at 11:18 AM, Wt_know said:

this is the BEST news ever ...

lai lai lai ... SEND all the ROLEX to SINGAPORE

so that MCF bro all can simply walk into AD and get a Sub, GMT, Daytona or even DJ ... 

no smlj wait list nonsense ... no bulls**t that every piece in the showroom is for "display only" ... lol

can someone send an open letter email to ROLEX SWISS ... lol

HUAT AH!

in China and HK, even less popular professional models can be obtained via walk in st AD oreadi. YM, half gold Daytonas, Sea Dweller, Deep Sea, full gold subs, gmts, skydwellers. In SG: thank you for your interest, would like like to take a look at tudor, panerai, zenith blah blah

Go grey dealers, all about 15 to 20% below retail

[Wt_know]

On 4/4/2025 at 11:37 AM, Vegas said:

Go grey dealers, all about 15 to 20% below retail

sure bo ... please PM which grey dealer!!!

[RH1667]

On 4/4/2025 at 11:18 AM, Wt_know said:

this is the BEST news ever ...

lai lai lai ... SEND all the ROLEX to SINGAPORE

so that MCF bro all can simply walk into AD and get a Sub, GMT, Daytona or even DJ ... 

no smlj wait list nonsense ... no bulls**t that every piece in the showroom is for "display only" ... lol

can someone send an open letter email to ROLEX SWISS ... lol

HUAT AH!

Thats why i long long time did not visit any AD liao, give up 😔

[Vegas]

On 4/4/2025 at 11:46 AM, Wt_know said:

sure bo ... please PM which grey dealer!!!

TST has many, esp around Holiday area. i dunno the name of the shop, but i got 2 pieces from the shop attached to Holiday Inn, behind Rolex official boutique before

[Scorpiong]

My new toy

[Throttle2]

Simple basic Rolex for simple retiree

[Wt_know]

when one buy a lolex 

it’s not for it’s multi function la

no full gold no talk 

 

[Throttle2]

On 6/27/2025 at 8:57 AM, Wt_know said:

when one buy a lolex 

it’s not for it’s multi function la

no full gold no talk 

 

🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️😂😂

[Estrangable]

On 6/27/2025 at 8:57 AM, Wt_know said:

when one buy a lolex 

it’s not for it’s multi function la

no full gold no talk 

 

White gold for you... 

[Throttle2]

Yellow Gold

[Estrangable]

On 6/27/2025 at 11:33 AM, Throttle2 said:

Yellow Gold

this is bronze... not simi yellow gold.