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I think the name is not great, it may even be bad
With Sea Dweller and Sky Dweller, the names have an aspirational quality to them because humans don't "dwell" in the sea or in the sky. Very few humans reside, in any significant way, in the air or in the sea. Being able to do so suggests you are a person who is living at the frontier as an explorer.
A land dweller is just the status-quo. It lacks the aspirational quality that is present through-out most of Rolex's line-up. Day-Date also lacks an aspirational quality, but Rolex is quick to let you know about the President Bracelet and the list of notable people who have worn one. Datejust is also lacking an aspirational name, but I think it is a bit different because Land Dweller is describing a person (presumably the wearer) whereas Datejust is describing a watch.
I get the Sea, Sky, Land, (Space...) naming theme, but I think something like Terra Dweller might've been better. Field Dweller would've been great other than this is clearly not a field watch!
However, because it is a Rolex, I am sure in a few weeks it will develop an American pop-culture-based nickname and it will only be rarely referenced by the Land Dweller name.
Land Dweller, Sky Dweller, Sea Dweller. What's in a name?
Has anyone noticed that the names on one or two of the Rolex models sometimes don't have a clear meaning? Not to be critical, but Land Dweller as a name sound great on the superficial level. But once you peel away that superficial layer, and look deeper, ...
And I want to get a more Oyster shaped bracelet.
I'm not always the biggest fan of the Jubilee bracelet. Otherwise, I do like the shape of the case itself!
It's definitely more comfortable than the Oyster!
But for looks, the Jubilee looks more delicate, and I prefer the bolder look of the Oyster bracelet. The President bracelet is another favorite from Rolex - for me.
I'm admittedly a little baffled too.
I don't see the etymology of the name in the Press Release neither. Although I will admit, I skimmed straight to the technical details - which are impressive. This is likely the most advanced watch in the world. Definitely the most advanced watch that is ...
I’m sure you all know this,
there is a post on Hodinkee that describes the movement in great detail, so name aside, sounds like a very technologically advanced watch that is being mass produced as Patrick said, regardless of name. The case and bracelet will be endlessly debated (I l...
That's a great article by Hodinkee!
I have a habit of over writing articles... Some of my articles are 2000 to 3000 words. I'm supposed to keep it around 1000. So, I've been trying to be more concise! I do have another article focused on the movement, where I declare it is the most Advanced...
Rolex likely are referencing the “Land Sea Air” phrase…
that has been used historically. Land is for the Daytona, Sea for the Subs and Air for the GMT. Likely would have been better off leaving it at that 😂 Sea Dweller I get because things “dwell “ at the bottom of the sea. Once Sky Dweller was brought in thou...
Yup! Land Sea Air! But it's too forced!
So many brands use the Land Sea Air/Sky phrase (Mercedes Benz's three pointed star immediately comes to mind). Yeah... Sea Dweller makes sense. Sky Dweller starts to make some sense when you realize it's an annual calendar that can change timezones (a rar...
Land Dweller is second least inspiring name ever
My Winner goes to the Sea Slug from Ikepod.
They've been sitting on the space dweller trademark for decades without using it
Maybe that one would have been better sounding
That one would have to be a manual wind! Since no gravity in space for an automatic!
Rolex was being considered by NASA for a space watch.
Let's go have some fun in Mykonos!
Coast Dweller, perfect for use in Mykonos, Crete, Santorini, Kefalonia...
Plenty of exploration to be done on land right?
This makes me want to get out a Jules Verne book!
I wished they didn't put it on the dial.
The dial looks like it has too much text in my eyes. Three lines of text on the top side, and only two lines on the bottom. And this hexagon dial... Reminds me of Lamborghini Huracans, Lalique's Tortue vase, and turtle/tortoise shell patterns.
The dial reminds me of...
The dial reminds me of Lamborghini cars (they seem to have a hexagon motif), Lalique's Tortue vase, and turtle/tortoise shell patterns. Someone above mentioned "Space Dweller" which is in theory similar to "Astro Dweller" and I suggested that would have t...
simply excellent
For those of us who are OQ lovers, this new model is like the rebirth of an excellent design, however you want to link it, be it a 1630, 5100, or 17013, it's all the same to me, and now with a new caliber for Rolex, curiously for the same reason that the ...
I think the name is not great, it may even be bad
With Sea Dweller and Sky Dweller, the names have an aspirational quality to them because humans don't "dwell" in the sea or in the sky. Very few humans reside, in any significant way, in the air or in the sea. Being able to do so suggests you are a person...
Nice to read you Brandon!
You bring up a good point there! So... This is for us couch potato dwellers! And not for people who live in skyscrapers - this is for ground floor people! (joking). You brought up another good point; the gold and platinum versions don't have the day compl...
Personally, I think the name Terra Dweller is better than Land Dweller
I agree with you, as it would harmonize more with the concept of the four elements. Earth, water, air, and fire: these are the four elements of nature, which have been associated with different aspects of life and personality. These elements represent the...
Ahh, that's where they got the hexagon from... The 70s!
Yes, all those Genta watches had some hexagon or octagon mixed into them! Personally, I'm not that crazy about high beat. I'd rather have a slightly slower beat and a bigger balance wheel. The logic being a bigger balance wheel has more inertia and is har...
It does indeed bring a great personality!
I think it's great. Although personally, I have never been a Jubilee bracelet fan and I'll wait for a non jubilee bracelet version. But yes, it's absolutely great! The 7135 movement is the most advanced movement in the world! still, the name bothers me. W...
I guess I shouldn't dwell on the name!
Oh! That's good. I'm adding that into the main article!
Well said!
The hexagons on the dial remind me of a tortoise's shell. Tortoises are land dwellers, they don't fly, they don't swim, they don't even climb trees! ...
I like the case and bracelet but not the dial.
But then I'm not really a big Rolex fan and as names go I think Rolex may have been better off calling this the Air Breather as a follow on from their Air King. Marc
Air breather gives me a scuba and snorkeling feeling...
Aqua Lung on Blancpain was supposedly a swimming watch.
Given that it was posted on April 1st…
I first thought you were jesting. But seemingly not. At least it seems they have learned to protect the model name appropriately, unlike some other Swiss watch brands in the past 😉
Oh! Right! April 1st! I forgot!
I find my German friends have the best senses of humor! Which other names were you thinking of? Sea Slug was mentioned - and that is a terrible name for a dive watch!
Well, let’s hope…
The time not spent on finding a name was invested in the movement design 😉🤞🏻
Ahh! You called it well! Then my reaction was completely on point!
Since I find the name completely strange and I find the movement completely wonderful!
I really struggle to picture…
Someone spending more than a minute to have come up with the name 😉 They might just as well have called it ‘human’ - the shorter form of land dweller…
I may be burned at the stake,
but I do not care for it at all. I am not a fan of integrated bracelets on any watch, I much prefer lugs and bracelets or straps. There are a lot of nice watches with integratred bracelets, just none for me.
Not at all. You are chosen to be our special member!
Finally someone who isn't beholden to the integrated bracelet craze. I admittedly like integrated bracelets. I might have to repent for my sins! I just like neat and orderly bracelet/strap to case attachments. So curved spring bars get extra points from m...
I like your thoughts on this name.
What is a land-dweller? Rolex seems to answer: someone like Roger Federer or Yuja Wang: a retired but still very active tennis player and a young and also very active piano player...
Don’t forget the Space Dweller
which, I think, was Rolex’s proposed space watch, but as we all know Omega won that one. It was just an Explorer with different text on the dial.
Looks ok - but rather out of budget
There's been a bit of commentary on the name - here's one suggestion for future names - possibly from a rather too cynical point of view. Safe- dweller As I suspect that's where a lot of them will reside. Will be interesting to see where the new movement ...
Dweller Master or how to chose a watch name
This “Dweller” discussion reminds of Seiko’s “Master” name fixation. In alphabetical order: Cruising Master 7K36 Field Master 2C21, V175, 5M22, 6R15, 7N35 Fishing Master 7A48 Flight Master 6S37, 7T34, 7T62 Jungle Master 7S36 Land Master 5M45, 5M47, 5R66, ...
My Seiko Kitchen Master has a 60-min timer
I only turn it to 15-20 as its unique squeal notifies me that the bottle of wine I put in the freezer to chill is now ready! Not wrist-friendly though. ...
You have something for every purpose!
Nice bread! I missed my chance to pick up my favorite loaf of bread today. Carmelized onion with globs of gouda cheese; ensconced in a San Francisco sourdough. Dee-licious!
Welcome Land Dweller
Finally a watch with a thin case thickness. I hope it will also happen in the next Sub, GMT, Daytona. Day Date Date just… The challenge to AP has begun
