Which Tudor Would You Choose? BB58 v Ranger v Pelagos 39!

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Thanks again to Mr P for the loan of not one, but two amazing Tudors! I could happily live with any of these stunners long term, but which would you choose? Cheers, Jody

[@statlerwaldorf7130]

I was lucky enough to get the Ranger when it came out. For me it was the movement and the simplicity of the dial.A reasonably priced Tudor that was understated. I love wearing it and it flies under the radar nicely.

[@jmyricochet]

I bought the Ranger for the same reason. Can’t agree more.

[@roamready9732]

I would buy a Ranger in a heart beat if it was 36mm. But I think everyone would stop buying the explorer if they did that.

[@DC-uf6ve]

Isn't the ranger for people that can't get an Explorer?

[@roamready9732]

@@DC-uf6ve meh, maybe. But I purchased an Explorer uno in 2009 for $3,200 and now that model is selling for $8k... Yeah, if I was shopping now for a $3,200 watch I'd go with a Tudor and save the rest.

[@DC-uf6ve]

@@roamready9732 Oof 8k. It's a compelling argument to go for the Tudor under this circumstances I guess. I'd probably avoid Rolex and Tudor now as they're both prices way above their worth. Omega is probably where the value is at now, you don't even need to pay list price for Omega. Wiggle room and a less cnty experience is available.

[@DouglasRosser]

Ranger in 36mm would be a serious contender.

[@Dialandhands]

The ranger in person is so much better than in pictures. I’ve tried on all 3 and I own the pelagos 39 so my next would be the Ranger because of the brushed finish and the t-fit clasp.

[@aumkar2]

Been wearing my Ranger for about a year now. It gives me the same vibes as my Pre-Ceramic Rolex watches with a warranty and out of the box experience. Absolutely brilliant watch, highly underrated.

[@TheGrenadier97]

If i would buy a Tudor it would probably be the 54, but the Pelagos is really impressive. Lots of lume, highly legible, toolish in the proper measure and discreet.

[@mayankexodus]

If only 54 was automatic😒

[@TheGrenadier97]

But it is.

[@mayankexodus]

@@TheGrenadier97 Somehow i misread😶👍

[@bigiona3938]

I picked up a Ranger the week it came it, it’s by far my most worn watch. Super comfortable, amazing legibility, and just a simple design. I adore it. I do have the 43mm Black Bay Bronze (I love numerals) and the Harrod’s heritage with the green bezel as well. I love those but do wish they were as thin and the 3 in this video. Thanks for sharing!

[@dennisthespeedmenace7530]

I own the bb58 and I love it. It’s that simple. I wear it the most and not gentle with it either and still looks as good as the day I put it on my wrist. Even with the small scratches it looks better to me Jody.

[@TheShotenZenjin]

nice homage to the san martin

[@briansmith3011]

Of those 3, the ranger, but it comes down to “you couldn’t afford an explorer”. Out of the entire Tudor line, the BB 36 or 39.

[@pzwolski]

0:36 Swatch on the list of luxury watches. You made my day! 🤣🤣🤣

[@alistairedmondson88]

I own the Ranger and love it. I don’t understand it when people say it’s boring and then go on to say if it hand white lume and a flat crystal it will be better. To me what makes the Ranger interesting is lume and the beauty crystal. To each their own. They are all stunning.

[@ademyers2741]

The Ranger got a lot of unfair criticism on release, mostly complaining its not flashly looking like a Rolex Explorer. I think they are missing the point that it's supposed to be rugged field/adventure watch. The fact is hasn't, morphed into a piece of pretentious blingly jewellery like the Explorer is welcome.

[@edteach3r]

@@ademyers2741 The Ranger moved upmarket from its predecessor. I own both and the older Heritage Ranger is a true field watch… more affordable to buy, very legible due to its larger dial, drilled lugs for quick strap changes and cheap as chips to service. In fact, the more it gets banged up, the better it looks. My Ranger MT5402 is much more dressy by design (no drilled lugs, for example) and I would not want it to get dinged as I work outdoors… it functions well as a desk fieldy and beautifully as a dress watch. I love both as the fill different niches in my collection.

[@chriscon8463]

I too love the domed crystal on my BB58 blue! I think it gives it a personality that flat crystals can’t match.

[@screamlate2]

For me it would be the Ranger Jody. I have always liked it's simple no-nonsense looks, and I feel like it is more of an 'original' (as in doesn't really look like much else out there except maybe an Explorer 1) than the other two, which have more of the generic 'dive watch' look to me. All cool watches though as you say, thanks for another great video !

[@simonwright6882]

3 brilliant watches! I have the bb58 and am still smitten with it 3 yrs later. What a great 3 watch collection.

[@chriscon8463]

I bought my BB58 blue almost a year ago, & it has barely left my wrist since I got it. It’s an outstanding watch!

[@strud_]

The Ranger was my grail for the longest time and finally picked this one up last year, I love it. Paired with my BB36 they do it all

[@JosephsCoat]

I bought a BB58 in blue well before the Pelagos 39 came out. I think I made the right choice. I like blue and the lack of gilt helps it look more modern. However, I’d love to snag a Pelagos at some point as well

[@kart182]

Can’t recommend a Pelagos enough. The 42 mm for me

[@helloxuxu]

Love the Ranger! My days of clacker wheel watches are over. Prefer a bit more dial and longer hands over the clacker.

[@sacdubro]

The design of the Ranger was just what I was looking for in my next watch. The clean unassuming face with a brushed steel case/bracelet and solid build quality that doesn't attract attention. This fits my style of a luxury daily driver like a Toyota Land Cruiser, well done Tudor.

[@GeeMood]

Great vid Jody! Pelagos 42mm is a grail of mine so for me, it's the Pelagos Pelagos Pelagos 39mm. Love the clean black dial and stark white hands and indices.

[@nigelcarver6822]

Well, I have the BB58 (black and blue), BB54 and the Pelagos 39mm - love them all - and they are more different to each other than people think…

[@bradgates4230]

I'm not a person who claims to have OCD, but the side by side pic with all 3 and the times synchronized was oddly satisfying

[@laurencehogg6010]

I've had the original Pelagos for a number of years and yes, the uncoated titanium marks easily. But, if you take a titanium refinishing pad to it, it comes up a treat.

[@johnsrabe]

The Ranger is the only one I could see myself wearing. The other two are - if this makes any sense - too much watch. But hey, on the plus side, that makes me a cheap date!

[@edteach3r]

Tudor makes beautiful pieces but the elephant in the room that is never addressed, is the cost of servicing. I own two Tudors and delighted that both still offer ETA movements, which cost me $200 Canadian to service at my local Seiko guru. In-house movements are awesome in terms of technology, but exorbitant to service… $650 Canadian at the low end, often more. That, in my opinion, is why there are now so many Tudors and Omegas flooding the used market (here in Vancouver, in any case). If you are looking at picking up a used Tudor, now is a good time as used prices are attractive.

[@vianouche1]

Excellent point

[@carlvoxvires]

I've saved my pennies and been lucky enough to pick up all 3 (bb58 in blue), plus the BB Pro. I can honestly say that I love all 4 for very different reasons, but the Ranger is the one that strangely gets the most wrist time, followed by the Pelagos 39, the BB Pro, then the Blue BB58. The Ranger is just so different than anything else in my collection, and kinda takes the place of my Hamilton Khaki Mechanical on weekend adventures and casual days. All great watches and in 10 years I'd be surprised if they all have not gone up significantly in value. And for anyone wondering, I have a 6.75 inch wrist, and the BB54 is beautiful, but too small for me when I tried it on wrist 👍

[@jayphive2468]

I went into the shop looking for a Ranger and fell in love with the Pelagos. Bought one and will go back for the other when I get the money. 💰

[@67nearmint]

The Ranger has a very utilitarian vibe that I am really drawn to, butI, unfortunately, do not occupy the socio-economic strata wherein $4 grand plus for a watch, however compelling, historic or beautiful, is a realistic goal. I mean, I'm still trying to work out a feasible way to afford a Bulova Lunar Pilot and that one costs 10% of the lowest cost offering here!

[@Musgrave80]

I've got the ranger, stunning watch, it looks great on a nato strap aswell, I've got a few dive watches so that's why I went for the ranger.

[@mjhastings4534]

And the rubber sooo classy

[@Musgrave80]

@mjhastings4534 I will get a rubber strap for it eventually.

[@fatkev1983]

The Ranger is very versatile due to its simple design. Since buying it 6 months ago, it has been my go to watch. It looks more like the Rolex Explorer I wish I could afford (the 1016) when compared to more recent Explorers . I am not a huge fan of the snowflake hands so the Ranger is a plus for me and you are spot on - the Pelagos needs a simpler dial, but otherwise is a gorgeous thing.

[@scottbeckett4190]

Jody you are the master. I love the arc from a 22 dollar Casio to 18 thousand dollars of Tudor magic. Both vids were incredible and in sequence brilliant. I don’t believe it was an accident. Nothing like contrast to get us watch lovers all hot and bothered. Well done. The Casio vid took me straight to Amazon. This one left me wanting a Tudor more than ever. One day!! Merci!

[@hhxlegacy]

Speaking as someone who owns the BB58 and Ranger, and tried the P39 numerous times, it'll have to be the Ranger - Extremely underrated watch that isn't photogenic nor under boutique light, but looks terrific in natural light. Don't judge it till you've seen/tried it.

[@ZCherish]

A JOMW video? At antime in the EST day with the sun up? Yes please!

[@Watchmade]

My winner is the Tudor Style 38mm with black standard dial (without stones) and standard bezel. There is a fluted option available as well. This is the watch that unfortunately no one is talking about!

[@Richie_Glasgow]

Ranger, best bracelet, easiest to read and i don't like circular indices plus the Ranger doesn't have any other varieties and its a watch which knows what it is

[@calnative4904]

Jody, I would go for the black bay red bezel stainless steel 👍🏼

[@paul-laszlo8774]

Thank you for this excellent comparison.

[@rickjason215]

I have the large Pelagos in blue with the in house movement. I have a large wrist. Really nice watch. I should start wearing it. I got it when it came out and got a big discount. It is made of titanium. Tudor makes good solid watches.

[@assifakk]

I would choose the one with the date window.

[@WATCHingJames]

They all look great but I’m now considering the blue BB58. Hmmmm this watch obsession is getting expensive

[@trevorhirst5096]

I love my bb58 blue, hot it for the birth of my son last year. If I could redo I’d go for the 54. I installed the half link from uncle seiko and the easy link from Steel-Reef. Now the bracelet fits perfectly.

[@Wavewench]

Ranger for sure. Honestly, I’m getting a bit tired of all these diver-y watches. Too many out there.

[@GeordsYouTube]

Ranger would be my choice, dive bezels never seem to line up. The triangle always seem sit either side of the 12 which is totally fine for a sub £1000 dive watch you can of course move the bezel but it will almost always land to the side

[@christopherhilton2539]

If i had to pick one I would go with the BB58 in the 925 silver. If fact that is the one I am planning on getting. I love the look of the BB. I like your too Jody, great looking color combo. Thanks for great videos.

[@jque35ify]

How about a 36mm Ranger? Imagine that

[@lammargy]

I have been on the fence for quite some time with the Ranger - until I had the opportunity to see all of those watches in the metal at the local AD - plus the blue BB58 - and hold them in hands. It took me less than a second to go for the Ranger. I have it on the wrist right now and that watch is so much more beautiful in the real world than on pictures or in reviews. It keeps on growing on me, day after day …although today, I would probably go for the BB54, but that’s a different story!

[@danavansant623]

I own both the Ranger and BB 58 and I love them both. I love the look of the Pelagos but don’t like the weight of titanium. I like a watch with some heft

[@bugbiteaudio]

Hi Jody. Love your videos. Just a quick note. You don't need to say "why" after "hence". It becomes redundant. Just "hence" is better. 11:50.

[@wrenside]

not a Tudor fanboy but the black bay 58 925 silver is sweet! love that it develops a patina over time.

[@riothero313]

Ranger handset is the clear winner when you include everything overall. I can't imagine buying a printed dial watch for that much. I have a have bronze case Stowa and that's about as far as I'd go a printed dial. I love seeing different dimension in my dials, that's the thing I'm actually looking at. BB58 would be my pick, if I had to choose.

[@Barbecuejag]

I have what I feel is one of Tudor's more underrated models - the Tudor Heritage Advisor. I really like the larger 42mm case, and that it doesn't look like yet another dive watch (admittedly I have plenty of those.) The alarm complication is quite cool.

[@MrTekeshi]

It's perfect but disqualified by non in-house movement

[@michaelriera6277]

The 58 just looks simply fantastic.

[@a_z.tazzzfan8497]

6:20 - - Let's face it, the Hour hand is Tudor's answer to the Breitling logo and the 12 o'clock "indices" on certain Omega's. 😉😂

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Haha! Indeed. 🤫

[@Megatraum504]

i watch so much of your stuff, i just look at these and see san martins. there is seriously zero "wow" factor beyond those homages aside from knowing how much they cost.

[@kapooktu]

How about a comparison between BB58 & BB54? I'd love to see that.

[@dazherbert2782]

Jody, that Pelagos does pretty amazingly in the lume battle.

[@WatchMatt]

Would love if you'd do a comparison involving the BB54!

[@bobzuidema3560]

I love the ranger it's simple, it's sporty and kind of elegant as well. Maybe it is not the most exciting watch of the bunch but you will never get tired of it I'm sure.

[@alma175w]

I prefer the original Pelagos, the larger size suits my wearing preference. Currently wear a Marinemaster 300, so wouldn’t shy away from the thicker case. I do agree with you though on your choice, and how good it would be to have the Ranger and smaller Pelagos as a pair.

[@craigwatson6368]

I have purchased two Tudors this year. A Black Bay 58 blue on blue and a 58 925. I love them both - but the ‘nato’ straps let’s them both down.

[@KMV007]

I’m quite surprised by the sales table at the beginning, considering the amount of hype around Tudor, I was not expecting TAG and Hublot to be above them in sales.

[@macmorgan6685]

As a old person I’ve been buying watches for years. Not being wealthy it takes a while to get things right. My Tudor Ranger is of a 1966 era, Rolex signed on the crown and the back. My Explorer is by Rolex, circa 2020, from my wife and instead of the Tudor Pelagos, it’s a 1996 era Tudor submariner.

[@LiamGCErskine]

Love when you covet higher end watches Jody!

[@tacticaltruth8118]

Excellent video. Now, would love to see a comparison between the 200m dive watch (M25407N-0001) vs the 500m version (M25600TN-0001).

[@mikejarrells431]

Thanks & good job! Can you do a video about the evolution of the wristwatch? I have quite a few watches in my collection, but as I mature I want a watch from each era. Modern retro watches are very appealing right now. I noticed Rolex offers a 1900 era retro. Pretty cool.

[@itsaflyboything]

the ranger really kinda does it for me, but I don't really have that kind of money lying around 😅

[@derKunstler]

Well i got the bb58 bronze boutique edition and it has the t-fit clasp already, so for me that is the superior and nearly perfect bb58. The only thing that could be even nicer for me, would be maybe a green or blue dial & bezel, just like the big black bay bronze. But i am perfectly happy with my brown watch anyway O.o

[@hattyfarbuckle]

I like the Ranger best of these Tudors but the similar Omega Railmaster more

[@WestCoastAce27]

Great job as always. I own the 39 (and BB Pro and just picked up the GMT Opaline a few weeks ago - visited the AD and it had arrived a few hrs earlier and I was on the list - don’t think it was my turn - but they said ‘it’s yours if you want it) and would certainly select it from these 3. I think I’ll eventually get a 58 or a variant (BB 41 META w the burgundy bezel). The Ranger - yeah, that hour hand that looks like… - too bad, what could have been.

[@seandavie3672]

My BB 58 Bronze has the T-Fit! It's very handy!

[@superleggera1900]

I have a BB58 and love it, would like to try on a Pelagos 39, but I still haven't seen one at an AD.

[@jazzventura]

The 3 watch are really great, Tudor is next on my "must own" list.

[@LoneMechanic]

I have been looking at the BB58, but one thing I don't like is the rivet bracelet, wish there was a different style stainless strapp offered such as the one on the Ranger

[@scottlauren3145]

Thanks for the early upload, Jody!

[@eljayr4669]

To me it’s the 58. I tried it on after trying the 39mm Pelagos and it just oozed quality. I thought the Pelagos felt cheap by comparison. The Ranger just looks too plain for me but that is subjective. I think you made the right choice Jody.

[@mattd9330]

Great review!! Pelagos is now on my list!

[@ReuvenMatalon]

Really well presented Jody ! You can't go wrong with any of them! but the BB58 will always be the OG!

[@swpsacs1]

I just went with a BB58 925, but a Blue BB 58 was second choice. I can see the appeal of the Ranger, despite the negative reviews online, but it would just be a substitute until I get a call from the Rolex AD with an Air King or Explorer. The used market for Ranges is very attractive.

[@Thormait]

Hey, I love your videos, especially the Tudor content. P.S. The Pelagos 39 actually has a 21mm lug width, whereas the graphics showed it as 20mm (I wish).

[@mkyhou1160]

It would be fun to put the new BB 39 in the mix. I picked up a 41 Champagne, Jubilee with tiff is amazing. It’s a bit more dressy, but works well casual, and the curvy new case is more like a DJ / Explorer.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Nice watch too! I always liked the wee 36.

[@richardkidd21]

As soon as I saw them it was always the ranger for me. So understated.

[@bogrot69]

I thnk all three have their definite strengths. I own a 41mm burgundy bezel Black Bay. I love the black and gilt combintion as well but if I buy another Tudor it will probably be a Pelagos in some form or another.

[@pulpreservoir37]

Great job with the review. You are the best as always

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Thanks for watching the channel mate!

[@dariuszwojcik1601]

Had an original bb58 ( black) but I couldn’t get on with guilt dial so 54 was out of the question. Went to try ranger when it came out and as much as I like the watch it was just too simple for me ( if it had applied markers it would have been spot on) so I got bb58 blue at the end and I’m happy ( at the moment ) with my decision. They all cracking watches

[@zillsburyy1]

ranger! i got the san martin version

[@denniskai2331]

Watchdives has a San Martin collab version of the pelagos 39mm that is great ... I've got both versions

[@zillsburyy1]

@@denniskai2331 yes its good. they make the best homages only gripe i have heard about their pelagos is that it may not sit as flat on your wrist as you want it to.

[@xpdchief7698]

Ranger. The snowflake hour hand is a non-starter for me.

[@wintermute8315]

Eh, I used to feel that way but love it now for its art deco sort of quality

[@RedwoodAggie]

It was great to see this quite excellently executed comparison. I finally got to try a Ranger on bracelet this year, and my awesome AD rep got me a chance to try on the P39 as well (already tried the BB58 some years back). I absolutely love the P39 on my 7.25" wrist. I also recently got to try out a vintage Submariner and they really felt a lot alike, though keep in mind that was not a direct comparison. I don't think I agree with some of the people that said the Ranger felt cheap. I did not get the feel that it had cheap build quality, but as mentioned I wish it had white lume instead of the odd yellow-ish fauxtina. Tudor did fauxtina so perfectly on the BB58, so I'm not sure what happened here. That's literally my only complaint about the Ranger. If one doesn't mind the lume, it's a great watch at a not cheap, but decent price for the offering. The lack of T-fit update for the BB58 (and BB GMT for that matter) is glaring now that it's spreading across the lineup. Come on, Tudor! All in all, if Tudor comes out with a MN blue P39, it will be the modern Tudor MN snowflake Sub of my dreams and I will have to pick one up. I just hope that is a release next year as I'm tapped out on big watch purchases for 2023.

[@fubaralakbar6800]

I think it would be cool to have an auto with battery-powered lume, connected to a light sensor so it comes and goes as needed.

[@Shri_V]

These are all great. I'll take a duro, thanks.

[@Syrinx222]

The Pelagos has been my grail watch for some time now. Though I honestly don't know if I would want the larger or smaller model. I have quite large wrists at 8 1/4" but sometimes a smaller piece fits my tastes better.

[@seidshot]

I just bought the 58 a few weeks ago. Have not taken it off since.

[@georgemole9790]

I would love to see a blue no-date Pelagos, either full-size or 39. For me, the downside of the full-size Pelagos is the small date window, and the cyclops is part of what makes the Rolex Submariner preferable. Small date windows subtract from the legibility of a watch for those without perfect vision. If the Pelagos 39 came in blue, I would grab one immediately.

[@gislisnbjornsson690]

At the time I bought my Ranger I picked it over the BB58. The Pelagos was released a bit later and still, for my needs, I would choose the Ranger

[@bernardcarthy2365]

I'll probably be slagged off in here but it's all about personal preferences, however if I was going to buy a Tudor watch I'd buy the black bay 41. I just think it looks really cool.

[@dunderhay9169]

Interesting comparison 👍, As you say 3 great watches, I would find it very hard to choose, but the Ranger is cheaper and I rather like the bigger less cluttered dial.

[@mattclarke8791]

If I was in a position to choose one of these (I suspect I'm blacklisted from posher retailers after visiting a Watches of Switzerland wearing a Technomarine cap!), the Ranger would be my choice

[@tommym1966]

Easy one for me. I've never got on with the snowflake handset so the Ranger just looks so much better to my eye.

[@ceeb2275]

I own the Ranger. To me. It’s well just me. It’s outstanding. Understated. I do like the look of the new Tudor 54. My Alpinist actually out performs the Ranger. But that was due to a fault and a send back to Japan to fix under warranty. Seiko regulated and fixed it. All great watches. Great video. For me. And this is subjective. Tudor are leading the way in recent releases. The only thing stopping me pull the trigger on the 54. The 39mm Zulu Time from Longines

[@hulegu8609]

Hey Jodi, nice video! Could you share which jubilee bracelet you put on the BB58?

[@XjohnjohnX88]

I love comparisons 😊

[@mitchmatic8029]

Great video Jody. Love the comparative analysis. That PhD is paying off, lol. But truly, well done.