Rolex Land-Dweller 40 Review (2025): Retro-Futurism & The New Caliber 7135
It is December 2025, and the horological year is drawing to a close. Looking back at the releases of the past twelve months, one model has dominated discussions here at bestrepwatch.co and across the entire industry: the Rolex Land-Dweller . As a full-time luxury watch editor, I have seen countless new releases, but the launch of the Land-Dweller marks a genuine turning point for the Crown. After years of evolutionary baby steps, Rolex responded with a bang this April, unveiling an entirely new collection that fuses 1970s heritage with futuristic engineering. The Design: Retro-Futurism on the Wrist My focus today is specifically on the Land-Dweller 40 (Ref. 127334 in Oystersteel and White Gold), which I have now had the opportunity to examine extensively. The first thing that catches the eye is the return of the integrated bracelet. Rolex calls it the "Flat Jubilee," and it is a masterpiece of ergonomics. It flows seamlessly into the tonneau-shaped case, strongly reminiscent...