Something New: Rolex Land-Dweller

From the first moment I saw it, the Rolex Land-Dweller lodged itself in my mind. It doesn’t use gimmicks, because it doesn’t need to. The proportions are right, the lines clean, and it wears with the quiet confidence of something perfectly resolved. When the light hits the textured dial or traces the curve of that new bracelet, you catch its full elegance. It’s one of those designs that say little, but somehow says everything.

Rolex Land-Dweller (©Revolution)

The new Caliber 7135 continues that theme. With its high frequency, advanced escapement and redesigned oscillator, it’s a technical leap that Rolex delivers with trademark control and precision. The innovation is subtle, almost hidden, but once you know it’s there, it becomes impossible to ignore.

Calibre 7135 (©Revolution)

This is the first completely new Rolex sports model in over a decade, following the introduction of the 1908 dress watch. The timing feels deliberate and together they show Rolex at its most confident: forward-looking, disciplined and still capable of a genuine surprise.

Something Special: Rexhep Rexhepi Chronomètre Contemporain

The full beauty of the Chronomètre Contemporain reveals itself slowly. When it launched in 2018, it didn’t need to make a grand entrance; it simply demonstrated what happens when every choice is made with care. The dial is calm and deliberate: balanced sectors, restrained typography and a sense of precision that feels effortless.

Rexhep Rexhepi Chronomètre Contemporain

The movement continues that clarity. Its symmetry feels natural, the finishing exact but never just for the sake of it. The frosted plates and sharp bevels suggest a maker that values both patience and perfectionism. Everything has been refined to a point where nothing more could be added or removed.

What sets the RRCCI apart is its honesty. There’s no nostalgia, no attempt at novelty, just a clear pursuit of proportion and purpose. It feels less like a design exercise and more like a statement that in both watchmaking and design, the most powerful decision is often knowing when to stop.

Something Old: Jaeger-Lecoultre Reverso Theo Fennell Edition

I first saw the Reverso that would stay with me forever at a crowded event in Phillips’ London showroom. Amid the bustle, an elegant older gentleman stepped aside to let me pass, and on his wrist was a yellow gold Jaeger-LeCoultre I’d never seen before: the Theo Fennell special edition.

Jaeger-Lecoultre Reverso Theo Fennell Edition

Made around the year 2000 in just 20 examples, the 36mm by 26mm Ref. 270.1.62 carries all the familiar Reverso hallmarks from the manual movement to the crisp rectangular case, but there is a distinctive twist. The glossy black dial and deep brown strap feature candy pink detailing: numerals, minute track, small seconds, logo and even the stitching on the brown crocodile bracelet. It adds a spark of individuality without overwhelming the design.

The use of pink here is playful and confident. The rarity of the piece makes it even more appealing; in the past few years, I’ve seen only two for sale, both at prices that felt surprisingly modest for something so distinctive. It’s a watch that reminds you how collaboration can bring new character to a classic.