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Rolex
Ref. 127386TBR
Land-Dweller 40
A rare and innovative platinum and diamond-set wristwatch with centre seconds, date, bracelet, guarantee, and presentation box
Full-Cataloguing
• Rare platinum variant with diamond-set bezel and diamond hour markers
• First time appearing in an international auction room
• Full set of accessories
Launched in 2025, the Rolex Land-Dweller marks the latest sportswatch released by Rolex. Part of the original release, the present example is fitted with a striking ice-blue dial, a colour characteristically reserved by Rolex for its platinum timepieces. Executed with a refined sunray finish, the dial is distinguished by an intricate honeycomb motif, achieved through a combination of traditional craftsmanship and advanced in-house manufacturing techniques. The geometric pattern is precisely formed by laser, which is also employed to delineate the fine grooves separating each individual cell. Further enhancing the sophisticated appearance, the dial is set with ten baguette-cut diamonds as hour markers.
Housed within the 40mm platinum case is Rolex’s Calibre 7135, a high-beat automatic movement operating at 5 Hz, a first for the manufacture. Developed entirely in-house over seven years, it introduces the innovative Dynapulse escapement, which transmits energy through rolling contact, improving efficiency and reducing wear. Despite its high frequency, the movement offers a 66-hour power reserve and is certified as a Superlative Chronometer, with a stated precision of -2/+2 seconds per day.
Last but not least, the present watch is fitted with the Flat Jubilee bracelet, developed exclusively for the Land-Dweller and distinguished by its flat links and integrated construction. The bracelet combines polished and satin-finished surfaces, complementing the architectural lines of the case. Preserved in excellent condition and accompanied by its full set of accessories, the present example is believed to be the first of its reference to be offered at auction, representing a particularly rare opportunity to acquire one of Rolex’s newest and most technically significant models.
Rolex
Swiss | 1905Founded in 1905 England by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis as Wilsdorf & Davis, it soon became known as the Rolex Watch Company in 1915, moving its headquarters to Geneva in 1919. Like no other company, the success of the wristwatch can be attributed to many of Rolex's innovations that made them one of the most respected and well-known of all luxury brands. These innovations include their famous "Oyster" case — the world's first water resistant and dustproof watch case, invented in 1926 — and their "Perpetual" — the first reliable self-winding movement for wristwatches launched in 1933. They would form the foundation for Rolex's Datejust and Day-Date, respectively introduced in 1945 and 1956, but also importantly for their sports watches, such as the Explorer, Submariner and GMT-Master launched in the mid-1950s.
One of its most famous models is the Cosmograph Daytona. Launched in 1963, these chronographs are without any doubt amongst the most iconic and coveted of all collectible wristwatches. Other key collectible models include their most complicated vintage watches, including references 8171 and 6062 with triple calendar and moon phase, "Jean Claude Killy" triple date chronograph models and the Submariner, including early "big-crown" models and military-issued variants.