Hands on: NEW Tudor Ranger 2022

[@BarkandJack]

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[@trollse8714]

I've been waiting for this video! Great one as always, I will check out the podcast for sure!

[@carlosmorteo5177]

This is the first watch from a luxury brand that I actually want to start saving up to get it. It's affordable for a Tudor but still very expensive for a watch, yet it still pushes you to wear it every single day without fearing getting it damaged or stolen. Just a clean, subtle watch that works wonderfully. Great job Tudor.

[@WatchWitt]

Well said! I feel the same way. Very classy piece without being pretentious. Clean.

[@Conaire_Mc]

I am not convinced personally it looks ok but is a bit vanilla and the story behind the release is tenuous to say the least. I think it’s not one of their better releases of recent years.

[@Sexiestmanalive01]

Go for the Black Bay Chrono instead, this one is Basic and very boring. No way to resell it for the same value

[@gislisnbjornsson690]

Agree - already ordered mine

[@TECHFIGHTER]

@@Sexiestmanalive01 buy a watch because it looks good, it has heritage, is well made, and works with your wardrobe. Not because of what it'll be worth in if you decide to sell it in a few years.

[@nobass_stub1394]

I bought an early 2000's Ranger with Bracelet and NATO strap as the second owner. It's is by far the most comfortable and useful utility watch of my collection. So easy to read day and night, feels like a million dollars on my wrist and no one has a clue what it is it when they take the time to look at it. Best money I ever spent on a watch!

[@jcb0920]

Decent looking time-only field watch. For me personally, I'm not a fan of printed dials. Just me. Great video Adrian.

[@kenrankin5814]

As a low-end collector, this the first luxury watch that I really think I have a chance of saving up for, spending my money on, and saying "well worth what I paid for it." I really like it :) great review, Adrian, and for what it is worth, I have a B&J Nato, it's classy and is the business :)

[@SuperPeleke]

Kind of a sweet spot for a low end collection. It's expensive, but it's wearable every day. Dresses up and down easily. And it's made by the Rolex family without all price.

[@frankdux5693]

You're wasting your time saving up. Just go and get it on interest free credit from the jewellers. You can get either four or five years. It's the most sensible way to pay. It'll cost around £40 per month in instalments. It'll actually cost you more money to save up and pay in cash, plus you can just have the watch right away.

[@bmacski]

I would also check out the black bay heritage 41. With the snowflake hands. It was my first luxury watch purchase and i feel it has more character. Just my .02 tho!

[@L.A.Bustamante]

“Low-end collector” I love that. I’m like an “entry level Swiss luxury watch collector” haha

[@SuperPeleke]

@@L.A.Bustamante hahaha. I know right? I'm over here in the slums of Swiss luxury. Can't even afford a Patek.

[@roamy3605]

Bought one 6 days ago at Watches of Switzerland at an International Terminal at Heathrow on my way back to the US ( great deal at $2623 on bracelet). I heard all the negatives about this thing. Before I bought it, I too had some negative doubts. You've heard them and so did I. "Oh, it's too big, the indices suck, needs silver surrounds, too much empty space, and needs crown guard". This is a man's watch meant to be worn by men who don't care about BS. It's a women watch for those that dare! Period Take it or leave it, I've given up on getting the BB Pro GMT and the Pelagos 39mm. I've got the right watch, at the right time, on my wrist right now.

[@donaldspaulding6973]

$2600 is a great price! Now it's $3300!

[@jdwxflyer]

I bought my son the 41mm Ranger last year. It’s a shade big for my liking. Everything is better with this iteration: movement, size, bracelet. I’d buy it if I hadn’t just bought the new Explorer a few months ago. Thanks Adrian, well done!

[@WatchUnwind]

Congrats on the explorer!

[@zgpm7031]

We dont need your life story sweetie

[@thomasreed49]

I would buy if it was 36 mil like that watch a lot not as much as your explorer though. Congrats.

[@Lowdowndog]

Went to my local Tudor Boutique this morning specifically to choose either the BB58 or BB Pro. True didn’t like the Ranger in pictures but in the flesh it just floats my boat, clean uncluttered legible dial, so much so I walked out with one on my wrist. My first Tudor and first ‘luxury’ watch purchase. It won’t set the world on fire but it is what it is, a field watch. I’m a very happy bunny!

[@michaelriera6277]

Wouldn’t you like something that excites you? Especially as a first watch.

[@Lowdowndog]

@@michaelriera6277 It’s not my first watch just my first so called luxury watch. I have numerous watches which include a seiko and several other micro brand watches. Unfortunately over the past 3 years or so I have developed a serious field watch fetish. I had been procrastinating over the BB58 black dial for the last 2 years but always found an excuse never to buy but when I saw the Ranger in the flesh I just knew. Sometimes it just happens like that.

[@marlonr391]

Good for you stevie, but that pro Mmm

[@Lowdowndog]

@@marlonr391 I know it was a tough decision, well maybe not so much, first saw the Pro in person a couple of weeks ago and it didn’t have the same impact of seeing the Ranger for the first time. The Pro is a thick watch but even on my 6.7”wrist it was fine and the thickness didn’t bother me at all. Maybe my next purchase once the watch fund has recovered, one for next year perhaps?

[@michaelriera6277]

Very happy for you. Sincerely, nothing beats the moment when you truly connect with a watch. Wear it in good health.

[@measurethis_measurethat]

I'm officially in love with the Ranger. Fantastic looking and understated. Can't wait to see it in Australia.

[@SirBender]

In a time where people love overloaded design things, this watch will not get his rewards it should! In my opinion: This can become an all time classic! I love the honesty and the clear and pure design of the Ranger. A beautiful watch! All these "watch enthusiasts" who don´t like it should think about what watches are for them. NO, watches aren´t/shouldn´t be a pure investement! Watches are about history, craftsmenship, design and tradition!!!

[@stevefox8605]

Funnily enough my Dad was going to go on that expedition as a mechanic on the Snowcat, but he met my Mum & that put paid to that. ... Nice watch, very tempting - was hoping it'd be a new North Flag tho. Cheers mate 👍👍

[@SimonSpenny]

I think it looks fantastic! I had the chance to put my name down at my local AD for the 36mm explorer and came away feeling underwhelmed after I tried the watch on, just didn’t feel like a watch that justifies a price tag of £5700. This looks like it will hit the mark for me and will sit really nice next to my Pelagos LHD. Tudor make tool watches that Rolex no longer make.

[@MadsGormLarsen]

Exactly

[@WatchUnwind]

Explorer is a lot of money even at retail. This you can feel a lot better about wearing as an actual tool watch

[@wingeren]

I'll have to see it in person to tell whether the printed dial bothers me in comparison to the applied indices you'd normally expect in that price range. Great specs though with the movement, bracelet/clasp, and sizing. Definitely expect it to sell quite well.

[@mdesmet9111]

I love it! For years I was thinking about buying me the previous version of the Ranger, until suddenly it was discontinued. Now it comes back and all the things that had me in doubt with the previous one, are improved (movement, size, text on dial, end links on the bracelet...), so I contacted the AD and they have both the one on the bracelet and the one on the hybrid strap in stock. I'm probably picking one up on a bracelet later this week. I also own a 39mm Explorer 1 but I think they both have their own character and they'll both have their place in the collection.

[@mikemush9741]

What a crazy concept; an item available for sale in a store. I agree the Ranger and Explorer are different enough to be in the same collection. I'll likely do the same.

[@charlesflint9048]

As an owner of a 36mm Explorer I have never liked the larger models Rolex have introduced lately. This Tudor is a different story, it looks really good and I really want one of these. It is affordable (after some saving up) and looks just great with the cool retro dial and the clasp on the bracelet. Thanks for showing this!.

[@rcm4u2]

I’m with you, I used to be a huge Rolex fanboy, but have become a Tudor fanboy in recent years!

[@hestrada3463]

It’s objectively a very good looking watch and the most important at that price point. Im almost regretting having bought my 36 mm explorer …

[@michaelriera6277]

The Ranger does not feel or look like your 124270. Keep your Explorer it’s infinitely nicer.

[@SuperWhofan1]

Are you crazy. That Tudor homage sucks. Keep the real thing

[@ozzy1154]

You’ve lost your fucking mind.

[@randomnameindeed]

Objectively a good looking watch? This Tudor is the most hideous thing I'ever seen. You'd be crazy to regret buying a gem like the Explorer over this s***. Keep your Explorer and be happy, mate!

[@hestrada3463]

Please don’t get me wrong I love my explorer but it’s a pricey watch almost on sub no date territory (list) at that price though this tudor rocks

[@farookywookie]

The watch looked boring to me st first, but I went in store to look at it. It looks much better in person and excellent build quality. The hour hand grows on you too, and you can see this design being identified in the future as Ranger hands. The value is really good so I ended up putting my name on the list to purchase one. 😁

[@jpoonyo6910]

I love it. Absolutely love it! As a senior citizens, simplicity just catches my fancy.

[@gavincavell2990]

This my first Tudor..been admiring this brand for sometime. I am a small time collector with a speedy pro co-axial, submariner 116610LN, daytona 116520 and Fleiger chrono. Rolex have been annoying me for sometime now, i won't witter on about it but i just find them arrogant. And Omega seem to be going down the same route. Tudor i find a refreshing change and their recent models have been very impressive, especially the black bay and pelagos ranges. i like mechanics, i appreciate craftsmanship and find it incredible how watches can be made with the precision and quality that they have. when i saw this model for the first time, it was attracting me..not in a wow way but it just looked like a really good no nonsense timepiece that did what it was designed to do..tell the time in legible and accurate manner, that was comfortable, extremely well manufactured, was robust and nice looking in a no-nonsense, unfussy, uncluttered way. I went to my local AR paid the deposit and waited..a month later it arrived and i put it straight on my wrist where it has been for the past 3 weeks. It is an amazing timepiece..it just sits there with no airs or graces and does it's job..and the way it is growing on me is very strange, i love it more each day i wear it, in a way no other of my watches have. My speedy pro and sub etc know they are king and sit there expecting the adoring glances..on the other hand, my Ranger does the opposite, it's as if it is embarrassed by my admiring looks as if to say 'why i'm only doing my job'..in a kind of way it is a jobs worths watch and i love if for that... it's not 'amazing', 'incredible' 'unbelievable'..it's lovely, lovely watch and i'm so happy i bought it. I would happily pay £2420 all day long for this kind of quality! £2420? what a ridiculous price, i'm sure Tudor made a mistake with the pricing on this one?

[@Tricky_Ricky44]

In terms of the size, it fits well into Tudors line up considering the Black Bay 32,36, and 41 range. This 39 ranger slots into that size gap for Tudor.

[@derosa1989]

i don't really understand why they can't make something like a Ranger, or Explorer in multiple sizes, like they do with others in the range. Only one size will always leave many people asking for another option.

[@Tricky_Ricky44]

@@derosa1989 yeah I agree. Maybe it is because Rolex doesn’t want them having a watch directly competing with the explorer?

[@thecatlinux]

Terrific no nonsense review Adrian 👏 the history of the ranger goes back a long way with many iterations over the years , great to see Tudor getting it right reflecting on past watches . For me I feel 39mm is a sweet spot of a watch and should fit the majority of wrists , and to get the bracelet and clasp right is the cherry on the cake . IMHO I think Tudor have nailed it .

[@tarasmathers7423]

You took the words, right out of my mouth. When I saw the press photo's of this model, I wasn't all that intrigued. When I saw footage of it, on your wrist, and was able to see it in more detail, I completely changed my mind about it. I dare say, that it's one of the more interesting releases, I've seen all year. I actually, quite like the "spade-shaped," hour hand. I think it suits, as it reminds me of a rangers, folding pack shovel. The bracelet is phenomenal, IMHO. To be fair, the whole package is. Especially at that price-point, ever cementing Tudor, as the "every-man's, watch company." I think that your high-level photography, helped to illustrate those points. The design ethos, is ever apparent, between "Tudor, of old," and "Rolex, of today".....so to speak. That comparison, being made possible, thanks to the shots of the "Ranger," and your, "Explorer," side by side. Great job

[@dannyg6592]

I like it. And I like the direction Tudor is heading - taking Rolex's place as a manufacturer of durable, accurate, high quality tool watches at attainable prices. And with a nod to their combined heritage.

[@RobertFalconer1967]

You've just nailed Tudor's current raison d'être. It's a great place for them to position themselves, IMHO.

[@DancingMalik]

Really interesting that the explorer and Ranger didn't do the expeditions they are associated with but to commemorate them. Whereas the OP and the Prince which did go on them are largely ignored for the feat

[@jshwck4210]

The Prince isn't around anymore. I think the 1926 comes close. Except for the date wheel which is a crime against good design.

[@DancingMalik]

@@jshwck4210 true, my point is to commemorate the event they didn't bring out the watch that went on the expedition.

[@peterlind7790]

@@jshwck4210 The Prince is still made for the Asian market, readily available in Hong Kong and similar markets.

[@olivierblomme6414]

Spend last 24 hours checking my phone to see if mr Adrian was doing his magic … here he is …. Coffee… sofa …. Watch time !!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@BarkandJack]

Thanks Olivier, enjoy the coffee.

[@guillaumemichel3156]

Just got my hands on one of these at an AD in France. It’s brilliant! I loved the overall solid build, simplicity and elegance of the bracelet, with the perfect amount of taper. It has a magnificent presence on the wrist which I think is due to the size ratio between the case and the dial (It feels larger than a BB58 although it isn’t) and yet remains somewhat understated. The crown and movement feel solid when interacted with. I’m not thrown off by the colour of the markings and hands. It could have been different (white) but it works. I still have to decide if I want to buy a 2800€ watch with an all-printed dial. This is really my only dislike with this piece and I’m not sure if I’ll become tired of it because of this or not. And because it looks similar to an explorer, but it’s not an explorer. (Hmmmm) life’s so hard…

[@patricktutek7933]

Is the color a faux patina or just off white?

[@webersteve1547]

Is the lume better now?

[@guillaumemichel3156]

@@patricktutek7933 not an off-white, it's darker than that

[@guillaumemichel3156]

@@webersteve1547 I haven't had the chance to check out the lume. Rather, I just didn't think about checking it :-)

[@conorwhitworth5182]

Ok fine. Fills a 39mm gap. Just think a dial design/lay out like that works better on smaller watches. Love 34-36mm field watches. Just feels right. Your Explorer looks far more balanced next to the Ranger.

[@davidbreckler5327]

I have the 41mm and I love it. I want this new one as well but I can't justify it. The last model bracelet didn't have end links so this new one is much better. I like the smaller size but the all red second hand on the 41mm is cool. The 41mm has a ETA movement where this new one has the in house. Great watches!

[@macrolex9485]

I own & much prefer the 41mm - a nicer retro look with open end links in my opinion & the full ‘raspberry’ seconds hand is much nicer. Despite the ETA runs well within COSC specs👍

[@SirBender]

@@macrolex9485 how can a 41mm "ranger" watch look "nicer" retro? :D :D :D That´s a contrast.

[@geoffhamby9384]

It has never been more clear that Rolex and Tudor are working in tandem. Tudor is going back to the "affordable Rolex" that the whole brand was launched to be. Exact same design esthetic, more affordable manufacturing, no crown. I like it.

[@stevesmith9943]

Definitely one of the best watches Tudor has ever made…….Can’t wait to buy ❤

[@waima2133]

I agree with you regarding the 12. The shield or rose would have been perfect

[@BarkandJack]

Oh yes of course, a rose would have been perfect! Wish I’d thought of that.

[@lawrenceh7182]

@@BarkandJack Totally. I wasn’t exactly blown away by it when I tried it on today. I can’t argue from a value standpoint but it just isn’t anywhere as special as my BB58 Noir or my BB Pro tbh…a meh from me

[@AwkwardHorology]

I’m so glad they’ve relaunched this line, love the Ranger and story behind it!

[@murrayalex4843]

I've got a Tudor North Flag which I picked up a few months ago, it's in great condition. That watch has made me look at more Tudor stuff and this new watch looks like a really good package.

[@macrolex9485]

The North Flag is a great watch - love the yellow accents. After phoning many AD’s after it was discontinued I was lucky to find one ‘new old stock’ in an AD safe. The bonus was a £250 discount offered by the AD who pointed out a minor mark on the bezel that I wouldn’t even have noticed👍

[@BrittPearceWatches]

THE VIDEO I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR!!!

[@Thomas_Burnett]

Tudor should never have discontinued the Ranger but, the 70th anniversary of the British Greenland Expedition seems like a great marketing window for Tudor to do a rerelease. I guess that was quite a good move because it allowed Tudor to resize the watch to the size of the discontinued 39mm Explorer. I’ve always liked the Ranger. The throwback to a 1016’ish dial offers a great vintage look on a modern well made luxury watch for a great price. If you like three handed field watches you will probably like this. I know that I have always been a fan of the Ranger. ✊

[@oh_io.watches]

Tudor just continues to offer a lot of watch for the money. In-house COSC certified movement, excellent bracelet and clasp with quick adjust, and an aesthetic that is consistent with the 60's and 70's models. And to echo other commenters, it's nice that non "rich and famous" watch enthusiasts can actually buy this watch from their local AD's. Would anyone else love to see re-releases of the various Prince Oysterdate models over the coming years?

[@pureblood8307]

‘In house’ or ‘Manufacture’ let’s put this one to bed soon. Kenissi make movements for Tudor, Breitling, Norquain and Chanel

[@BB-gl7zt]

Yes, but Kenissi was founded by Tudor. It's still pretty murky to me though.

[@michaelanthony5441]

I love the simplicity of this watch. What draws me more to watch collecting is the history and heritage that comes with the watch. Yes, if I had the money I would pick this up. Thanks Adrian, looking forward to a more detailed review.

[@michaelriera6277]

Really?? You don’t find it a bit boring and derivative?

[@atticratz6128]

@@michaelriera6277 I believe Tudor started out wanted to make a field watch with 60s design sensibilities, an area which has been explored a lot so I don’t mind that it is not as original. The price and retro-styling makes it clear that this is not and will not be an investment piece. That being said, the professional’s watches are often quartz so it can fall back under the excuse that “I’m built for functionality and not design though!” less and less. The longer I’m in this watch world the weirder it seems to call and treat mechanicals as tool watches. It’s a bit like a guy driving a spotless Humvee around Downtown LA. It would have been more exciting of they had released it at the original size, 34mm - let me LARP as a 60s explorer, Tudor!

[@RHari1]

What a neat looking and clutter-free tool watch! Excellent iteration of the old Ranger! The steel bracelet version looks fantastic and the taper of the bracelet is just super. Even the woven strap version looks great. Tudor is slowly and steadily rising and upping its game! 👍🏻 Let the games begin! 😃👏🏻

[@Christian_from_Copenhagen]

This is the first time in a while that a watch in a window has really caught my eye, especially because of the hour hand, but also the lovely numerals and simple styling. The bracelet looks solid, too.

[@julienbenoit4511]

I went to my AD at 13h to discover it, and it's a very nice watch. Tudor ticks all boxes and made no mistake here. Satin finish all over, fantastic bracelet, size is great because it has presence but the watch face is still small, more like a 36. Thickness is 12mm ish, like BB58 I guess. And the price. Excellent value for money. I bought it on the spot. Also, I heard from my AD they will be produced in 2022 "only". Anyone else heard about it? It's been said in the internal presentation at my AD from the Tudor sales rep.

[@trickyhippo2641]

I heard that. So bought it while I had the chance.

[@mental12052]

I didn't care for it at all when I looked at the pics of it yesterday. I like it MUCH more after watching this video tho. The bracelet is what sells it for me. After all the issues that I had with the BB58 bracelet this would be a true gift. Still got my heart set on the new S&G Black Bay 36 on the jubilee bracelet. Saving up for it as we speak!

[@matty89ng]

I tried this on today , I have to say Tudor have done a fabulous job with the bracelet, for the price its superb quality

[@dtaylor9673]

Great new offering. Traditional look, Discreet, quality build, good size, in-house movement and well designed bracelet. What's not to like?

[@evansbot]

Don’t buy a leather/rubber hybrid strap from Tudor. The leather is about 1 micron thick and mine began separating from the rubber part of the bracelet after 4 months of light use.

[@HarryStoneDotCom]

A great release. And I love that they went with the historical hour hand over the snowflake, it looks far more elegant for it. Dare I say it would be perfect if they offered it in 36mm too 🙈

[@sean1e100]

For me, the review that sums this one up the best is by the Not So Obvious Watches channel. 100% you can’t fault the heritage, the bracelet etc etc. but there’s absolutely nothing interesting or even close to inspiring about this from a design pov. It’s full and in line with pretty much most of what Tudor put out. Devoid of personality and derivative of something that goes along the lines of “once upon a time there was this Rolex watch…”. For some folk it’ll be an awesome acquisition, and that’s great. I just can’t imagine the situation where you’d look at your watch box and go “yeah, the ranger is the one that really suits best what I’m doing today”

[@RandomRobReviews]

Overall it is great, I agree about the 12. Could have used triangle or a shield. Lumecast indicies would have been slick too.

[@bajanboi68]

I seriously looked at the Tudor Ranger a few years back but I could never get over the lack of a fitted end links, that gap at the end of the bracelet just didn’t look right to my eye. This new offering looks a lot more complete, I think I might be tempted to take a closer look at this one.

[@jeremydahm2124]

Now seeing it in video vs glamour shots I really like it. With you on the hour hand. But not a deal breaker at all. Quirky in the Tudor way. I have an Exp 39 but like the vintage 36's style and here is this guy looking vintage in 39 with a super clasp. May need one.

[@jimsiler6869]

My next watch will be a 39mm Explorer. Understated, basic, but a quality timepiece. It’s a solid investment.

[@mikescott4008]

Popped in to collect a watch from battery replacement. Purchased this watch after seeing it from my brilliant Tudor AD in Chichester..

[@nosceteipsum1931]

Tudor are, quite rightly, capitalising on the growing appeal of a 39mm case size. It's another winner. Beautiful with stunning simplicity, at a reasonable price. I want one!

[@DacAL_8]

Awesome , direct to the point review! Having a Tudor GMT Pepsi as my first expensive watch and followed by Omega Seamaster 300 Heritage, I find this new Tudor Ranger boring looking on pictures and video initially. But I realized that a watch that you want to keep forever is a watch that you daily with great brand name and history at an affordable price. And also a watch that has exclusivity that you don’t find at Walmart or Macy’s etc… Don’t get me wrong, I currently own a Seiko King Turtle Manta Ray that I bought for $460 as my daily. The Tudor Ranger is the kind of watch that you can use for daily and classy occasions without breaking the bank. Preferably if it’s the only watch you’ll have and keep.

[@pottsy1907]

Great looking watch. Love the 39mm size. The “t” fit bracelet. As u said, it should be a given on all watches moving forward at Tudor. I do wish Tudor would do their deployment straps with the strap sitting next to wrist and not on the outside, like the planet oceans / 300m diver. It’s just a cleaner more practical application in my opinion. The in house movement and the sleek thin profile make it a win for any occasion. Excited to see a review from u when ur given more time with the watch. Btw, ur commentary on watches is superb and one I throughly enjoy. Keep them coming mate. Bravo !!!

[@7292ale]

Now i understand why Rolex discontinued the 39 mm explorer

[@pcmacintyre]

Not a fan of the fauxtina on this watch. It usually doesn't bother me, but here it does. It may be due to the font used for the numerals. I would like to see a titanium version of the Ranger with white indices and numerals.

[@TheCrackerman501]

I've had this for 7 months now and it's becoming a favorite. I own some Rolex watches as well and I enjoy wearing this just as much as them. I'm still trying to get a new Exolorer I in 36mm or 40mm but for now this really scratches the itch. The only thing I wish Tudor did with this watch is make it 37mm vs 39mm or offer a different version in 37mm.

[@TheBloodCrazed]

I picked up the Ranger four days ago… I own the navy, bronze, 925, and black, as well as the heritage 41, The Ranger is wonderful with two small points 1 the lume Is really disappointing Two The metallic tip of the hour and depending on the light can become completely invisible blending in with the background. Beyond that if you like a 39 mm watch it is perfect. The tapering as opposed to stepped bracelet, absent of rivets, and with the T -fit clasp is perfection.

[@Rohninz]

The only thing that I dislike about this watch are the painted numbers on the dial. The ones from Rolex Explorer just looks better.

[@MrChippinator]

"It's not as solid as a Bark and Jack NATO strap." Love the random plugs in these videos!

[@watchwanted6580]

Absolutely loved this release. Tudor made exactly what have to do. They bring back Ranger into lineup, this is the best field watch of our time. I admire it, great proportions, great design, its own face, great movement, as always great quality and even a fully brasher bezel says this is a real explorer's watch. All that's left is to buy a Land Rover Defender jacket M52 trekking boots and go to the edge of the world. What I didn’t like: with modern case an bracelet very old school dial, paint numbers, fotina, just one line of text on 6… all that confused me. I like a lot but I didn’t wanted this watch, Im Tudor fan have 4 Tudors (bb41, FXD, LHD, 925) already and really waiting new Ranger 39mm, but after release - I’m not sure 😅maybe my points should change after trying on wrist 🤔

[@tomscott4438]

One thing that's always held me back actually purchasing a Tudor were the straps and bracelets. Like Grand Seiko, I always felt like they did not measure up to the standard of the watch . I know you can change it, but to spend several thousand dollars knowing you are not really satisfied is hard to do. I have been looking for a simple pilot-style watch and this just might be it. I was considering a Railmaster but it's not enough watch for the money. I'm also on the waitlist for an Air-King, but, well... am I really, and will I ever actually see one?

[@KazeHorse]

I found this too but the bracelets are certainly not cheap feeling. But I also found that I actually prefer black leather straps on 99% of watches so in a way this issue resolved itself for me anyway 😂.

[@jaime3465]

Tudor bracelets are a lot better in finish, quality and feel than GS.

[@tomscott4438]

@@jaime3465 Without a doubt. I was using GS mainly as a comparative. The Tudor bracelets are more substantial, I've just always felt they did not exude the same quality as the watch itself. Whereas, GS bracelets are just rubbish.

[@orchidpic]

I love it . Went to try it on at the Tudor boutique in West London on the day of launch and was blown away. Pics don't convey how it feels on the wrist.

[@brucesuitt993]

I absolutely agree. I tried the bracelet and cloth strap versions on this weekend. This looks so much better on the wrist. I would definitely have taken it if I had a gap in my collection for it.

[@ivanharlokin]

It's certainly an interesting Smiths Everest homage.... Silliness aside, the watch looks very good value, just don't care for the size (36mm is better proportioned for the style) or the rounded painted numerals. Still a quality release, thanks for the video.

[@aleincostarica]

It reminds me of an older 39 mm Omega Railmaster, which I definitely prefer over this new Tudor.

[@davidkelly6866]

Okay -- there has been a lot of discussion about the new Tudor Ranger, and it seems most of it is positive. It's a handsome watch, and I'd like one. But as with so many watch designs, the typography is decidedly dodgy. Firstly, the 1 is too tall, and it's too tightly spaced with the 2. Also, the kerning on the Tudor logo is a bit iffy But there's something that type nerds like me can't get past. Tudor has used the typeface 'Arial' on the face, for the word RANGER (and Geneve, Swiss Made). What's the big deal? Most people won't notice, but there's a little irony at play here. Arial was adopted by Microsoft (it already existed, but MS developed it further) as their default font for what would become the Windows operating system. Rather than pay licensing fees to use a typeface family (like Helvetica, from Switzerland) from a big foundry, they created a clone that would copy the look, and more crucially, the exact character spacing of Helvetica. So if your printer wasn't loaded with many licensed fonts, Arial could be a direct substitute for Helvetica, without reflowing the text in a document. So, long story short-ish, Tudor is using a font (and an unattractive one) that is a low-budget copy of a famous Swiss original. See, irony! Why use a default font from a '90s PC on a Swiss watch celebrating the 70th anniversary of the exploration of Greenland? The devil is in the details, and all that.

[@kevingilhooley2064]

Tried it on yesterday in the shop.....sits well,bracelet is nice,legibility is good.....price is OK...had the moolah but didn't bite......maybe it's the printed dial,but to me there's just something missing.I opted instead for the Longines Spirit 37mm instead.....more dressy but still very sporty.

[@Joebo31]

I don’t get why the watches actually worn were white dials but both Rolex and Tudor use black dials on the explorer and ranger??? White dials are dope

[@keenankomoto44]

Everything on the dial is just not great. The font of the numerals look more sloppy, almost toy like, and the hour hand just doesn’t look good. Price and size are good though.

[@ChisholmHunterOfficial]

Damn, you beat me to it!!! Epic video mate.

[@larsstougaard7097]

The hunter becomes the hunted 😉

[@Giovan_Nino]

Pull your finger out…🤣

[@mmacoupon]

I wish they had applied 3,6,9 and 12 numerals

[@jefboy28]

From a design standpoint I think Hamilton blows this out of the water at 1/5th the price. The powermatic 80 is within 5 seconds instead of 2 a day so technologically its a thinner better designed watch. With Tudor you aren't even getting much brand recognition either might as well get a Hamilton. Unless you feel like a hunk of stainless steel on your wrist is somehow luxury...

[@willemdeleeuw8094]

It's not really a hunk, only 12mm thick.

[@michaelriera6277]

Completely agree. If it weren’t for the hype ( like the Moonswatch) no one would be bothered with this very uninspired offering from Tudor.

[@johntocho8954]

I really think Tudor has released great products this year. The new GMT and the Ranger look great to me. Thank you for the quick review!

[@tantu2395]

The looks can be boring on their own, because the plain, and lacking the "wow" factor of it, but when it is on the wrist is a very different story, the easy going with any matching outfits makes you smile.

[@bobbywatchaddict523]

Hey guys..! Tudor now has the perfect three-watch collection for an active person: All 39mm, all SS, all screw-down crown… the BB Pro GMT, BB 58, and 39mm Ranger. Travel, Dive, Field.

[@NPrez-cv4jn]

I’m watching this while wearing my Khaki Field 38mm white dial (exactly like the one shown briefly in the video). Frankly I don’t know why someone would buy the Tudor over the Hamilton but that’s just me.

[@gregbrunet755]

Apart from the hour hand, I love the simplicity of the watch and the fact that it is very close to the original. I wish they had released it in 36mm but I already have a 36mm Explorer.

[@LSR1807]

No fake rivets and easy adjustment on the bracelet, need this on my BB58!

[@GS-vb3zn]

Dropping the Ranger to 39mm was a good start (field watches shouldn't be 40mm+, that's pilot watch territory) but as I sit here staring at the 36mm Explorer on my wrist, I'm thinking to myself- why not a 36mm as well to go with it?

[@waynejohnson3214]

They nailed the lume color, IMO. It actually looks legit instead of screaming faux. If it was in 36mm, I'd be pulling my credit card out now.

[@agskytter8977]

The original watches probably had radioactive lume, The new Ranger should have had T25 tritium tubes as a tool watch for north Greenland that has total darkness for 3 months in winther. As a toolwatch in the arctic winther the Ball Fireman Enterprise is much better for the main purpose, showing time. I live in the Arctic.

[@timmcneill2772]

I’ve just put my order in today. Havent got a clue how long i’ll ve waiting for one. It looks better in person and the leather rubber strap is really nice

[@goodonthewrist]

I am so excited for the Ranger 39mm offering… I wish the Rolex hype hadn’t priced me out of the market as the Explorer has given me goosebumps since launching my Watch journey just over a year ago… I was heartbroken Rolex discontinued the 39mm: so, to now have a Ranger in 39mm at a much more realistic or dare I say generous price point is fantastic!

[@67NewEngland]

I’m happy to see Tudor got rid of the clasp that tapered to a point and scratched a groove in the last link like on the Black Bay 36/41. I like the Ranger. Maybe by the time it comes out I’ll love it enough to buy one.

[@j.burgess4459]

I would 100% buy this watch for casual/weekend/holiday use. The price is almost p+sstake low. This is about what you pay for a service/repair + a new strap from the eggshell merchants over at Patek Philippe! The same money gets you a brand spanking new COSC certified chronometer that could probably take a complete f---ing beating and still perform. (And yeah, it would look pretty good on a B&J NATO strap!)

[@driftslide8848]

Stunning content again I've been waiting over a year for my Rolex Explorer and I'm bored now and sparkle gone and this watch isn't a Rolex but can walk in and buy and still have 4k in my pocket and still looks stunning !

[@stevenpilling4279]

As far as tool watches are concerned,i picked up a marines eco drive up prob a decade ago now for 300 quid.never been affected by magnetism or water pressure (300mts) and never missed a beat!!now i appreciate a swiss movement as much as the next man,and back to tudor I like the brand.but if i was buying one it would probably be a blackbay....but i am intrigued by this ranger.

[@stevenpilling4279]

Should have put as much as the next person,my apologies.

[@atticratz6128]

It’s a nice watch! They obviously avoided 36mm because of the Explorer, which is unfortunate as smaller is better with this style of watch IMO. I would have loved to see them launch a 34mm, the original size, alongside the 39mm. That would have been a bold move!

[@KazeHorse]

God - a 34mm in this design would be glorious af.

[@atticratz6128]

@@KazeHorse Time-only watches look awesome in smaller sizes - I’m hopeful though, Rolex shrunk the Explorer, and more microbrands are going small. Maybe in a year or two…

[@zillsburyy1]

get the san martin version for $225 its flawless!!!!

[@Arseization]

Begs the question why the BB Pro had to have the fake rivets and this does not. This could have been such a nice Toolwatch without the hype but now it basically has a Rolex bracelet and people will go nuts.

[@BarkandJack]

Absolutely! The BB Pro would been SO much better with this bracelet.

[@PeteMcConvill]

@@BarkandJack a guess, Tudor aren't making the bracelet and their supplier/contracts weren't in place yet and/or this isn't expected to be a big seller so they are relying on external suppliers. Isn't this a similar system to their bronze bracelet of a year or so ago?

[@jdwxflyer]

If you look back at the previous versions of the Ranger, the bracelets never had rivets, faux or otherwise. I suppose that’s a Black Bay thing. So kudos to Tudor for sticking w/ the Ranger’s heritage.

[@NoOne-ki3bm]

Why can’t more watch makers implement a quick micro adjust clasp like this? Looking at you GS!

[@TheSilDante]

At first I was very exited, but the more I see this watch the less I want it. I don't like the butt plug hour hand and the 12 looks odd as you said. I don't know why but this watch screams "I wanted an Explorer but couldn't get one" even it that shouldn't be the case. Personally I would rather buy a Tudor North Flag or just safe up and try and get an Explorer.

[@bjoernaltmann]

I have nothing against very quirky numerals; Britain has lots of very good examples of early signpainter’s lettering in industrial contexts. Something to know though about the basics when making type: round letters - and numerals - need to overshoot the square ones to look optically correct. That’s the problem I have with the 12. Also the 1 and 2 could have benefitted from a bit of spacing. Otherwise great that bracelet has been improved and the watch has the COSC certified movement. I guess that’s why it has that size.

[@davidcapes9629]

A little confused about this. If you are going to launch a watch on an anniversary of a particular date associated with a particular watch, shouldn’t the launch actually look like the original watch?

[@goldendawn7]

Love it (feel the same about preference for snowflake hour but as you said, not as historically accurate). Love the bracelet, the printed dial, the proper end links, the size, the domed crystal, all of it. I'd buy one without a second though, but I own a 2503 railmaster, and it's stylistically as close to the same watch as they can get being from 2 different manufacturers, and PR aside, the ranger wouldn't be an upgrade from the Omega. I'm honestly not even sure it would be a lateral move given the excellent finishing and greater WR of the omega. But, glad to see this release. I'll be admiring it from a distance.

[@mb-watches]

Seems you had the same problem as I yesterday. When I went to the Tudor presentation I was thinking about which watch to through on the wrist. Don’t own a Tudor yet so I brought my sub. Good you brought your ex, was good to see them both side by side. Cheers mate

[@rfern263]

I always said that if Tudor came out with a 38mm Ranger I would buy it. This 39mm version almost had me, but I don’t like the painted dial. It looks cheap to me. For almost 3 grand US would it have killed them to add applied indices? Tudor had a chance to make this their Explorer by going a little higher end while maintaining a field watch vibe. A 36mm version would have been nice as well. Its a pass for me.

[@arghjayem]

Yeah, that was my first thought about the face. Looks more like a Tissot than it does say a Rolex Explorer.

[@TheHanniballs]

I have to see it in the flesh. But I think I'll skip this one. I recently bought the IWC Mark XVI and it's perfect for me. It's the same style but much more refined and the bracelet is the best bracelet ever. Although it's interesting to note that the Ranger and the Explorer only have the 3,6 and 9 numerals and on the IWC Mark XVI those are the numbers that are left off the dial. So maybe I can still justify buying one of those.

[@L.A.Bustamante]

I recently tried one on and I liked it more than I had expected to like it.

[@lukemccann2024]

Tudor can do no wrong I picked up Tudors Royal Day-Date black dial 41mm and Black Bay 58 Heritage with the Blur bezel black dial and they are honestly perfect!! Amazing alternatives of Rolex’s Date Just & Submariner.