It is not very often that Rolex rolls out a brand new watch, so the introduction of the new Rolex Oyster Perpetual Land-Dweller shakes the industry of horology. At its heart, the watch boasts a new state-of-the- art oscillator.

The movement was designed to beat at the high frequency of 5 Hz and deliver superlative performance in all circumstances. No fewer than 32 patent applications and patents pertain to the Land-Dweller, of which 18 are exclusive to this watch.

The caliber 7135 that drives the watch was entirely developed by Rolex, featuring an avant-garde self winding movement that includes major innovations for which 16 patent applications have been filed. The most significant innovation is the Dynapulse escapement, a ground-breaking alternative to the traditional Swiss lever escapement.

In this sequential distribution escapement, for which seven patent applications have been filed, power is transmitted through a rolling motion. A transmission wheel, connected to the barrel, drives two specially designed distribution wheels. These wheels in turn activate an impulse rocker that sustains the oscillations of the balance wheel. Benefiting from an innovative architecture and comprising mainly silicon components, the Dynapulse escapement brings many advantages: its components are very lightweight, it is virtually insensitive to magnetic fields, and it offers substantially greater energy efficiency compared to traditional escapements.

Specially selected materials for the components in the caliber 7135 make it resistant to magnetic fields. The balance wheel is crafted in optimized brass, and the patented balance staff is made of a new high tech ceramic, exclusive to Rolex, and is sculpted by laser – a first for the brand. The optimized Paraflex shock absorbers, located at each end of the balance staff, enhance the shock resistance of the movement in any position.

Incorporating a Syloxi hairspring in silicon, the oscillator beats at a steady 36,000 beats per hour, or a frequency of 5 Hz, measuring time to a tenth of a second. This rate notably allows the watch to maintain its chronometric precision whatever the wearer’s actions and arm movements. Although higher frequencies demand greater energy, calibre 7135 guarantees a comfortable power reserve of around 66 hours, thanks to the Dynapulse escapement.

The groundbreaking watchmaking technologies in the Oyster Perpetual Land-Dweller are equally matched by the aesthetics. A quick look reveals the gleaming yellow-gold oscillating weight and delicate Rolex Côtes de Genève decoration on the bridges can be admired through the transparent case back. The Land-Dweller also reinterprets the design of watches with integrated bracelets that meld seamlessly with the case.

Entirely redesigned, the lines of the Oyster case are drawn out into the silhouette of a new bracelet: the Flat Jubilee. The fluid elegance of the whole is accentuated by the interplay of the finishings – technical satin finish and polishing.

Of particular note is the uniquely designed, nature-inspired honeycomb motif dial. On the versions with a Chromalight display, the open numerals and index hour markers are luminescent, granting optimal legibility in any situation. The hands are also luminescent and have been specially designed for the watch. The Land-Dweller is offered in 36mm and 40mm, and is available in a white Rolesor version or in 18 ct Everose gold with an intense white dial, and in 950 platinum with an ice blue dial.

This most contemporary Oyster Perpetual Land-Dweller represents the culmination of the brand’s expertise today, fruit of more than a century of experience in watchmaking.