Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding 37mmvsRolex Land-Dweller

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding 37mm at true scale

Royal Oak Selfwinding 37mm

Rolex Land-Dweller at true scale

Land-Dweller

Diameter

37mm

36mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

60h

67h

highest

MSRP

n/a

$63,600

Movement

3120

7135

Case

5 specs
Diameter
37mm
36mm
Material
Stainless steel
White Rolesor
Finish
Stainless steel
Platinum
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
n/a
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Flat
Dial Color
n/a
Blue
Indices
n/a
Arabic numerals
Lume
None
Chromalight

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
3120
7135
Beat Rate
0 vph
36,000 vph
Power Reserve
60h
67h
Jewels
0
39
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$63,600
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding 37mm

Owners widely praise the 37mm Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding for its ideal proportions, with many considering it the perfect size for the Royal Oak design and for wrists ranging from 6.3 to 6.75 inches, offering a more refined fit than larger models. The watch is frequently described as elegant and gorgeous, with specific mentions of refined proportions, a shimmering dial, and sparkling diamonds on certain variants contributing to its unmistakable aura. Reviewers note a slimmer 9mm case achieved through a thinner movement, enhancing ergonomics with a redesigned bracelet and subtle dial updates for a cleaner aesthetic. Some owners find the 37mm size too small, with one preferring the 38mm Chronograph even on small wrists. One owner expressed a deterrent in the brand's sales approach. Reviewers mention the use of a new caliber 5900 movement with a 60-hour power reserve.

Rolex Land-Dweller

The Rolex Land-Dweller is widely praised for its excellent proportions, slender feel, and richly finished case, complemented by a top-notch flat-link Jubilee bracelet. Some owners, however, find the dial divisive. The exhibition caseback's flatter profile may be uncomfortable for some wearers, and larger wrists might require additional links. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Land-Dweller highly for its comfortable wearability and premium finishing.