Tudor Ranger 79950 unboxing

Final unboxing and very first on hand impressions of the Tudor Ranger 79950 to soon compare against the Rolex Explorer 124270

[@markhealey-pc4nv]

Hi there, I’d love to see the Traska included in the comparison video. I think the style of watch suits the smaller dimensions of both the Traska and the Rolex. I feel the Tudor is a nice design, but needs to be released in a smaller case size .

[@TheWatchFrame]

Yes. I think I have the opportunity to make the final definitive comparison between the Explorer, Summiteer, Ranger and Alpinist. This should be a great group of watches to compare both as tool exploring, travel and adventure watches and as whatches in general. I also agree the Tudor would benefit of being 11mm high and 37 or 37,5mm wide. For me, being so tall, the current size does work, but should it be smaller it would be way more versatile and more usable for a wider variety of wrists. The Summiteer is 36.5 and wears like a 37,5 watch. A very nice versatile size. Being only 10.5 mm high does also really help.

[@jb-hw9if]

Congratulations. The Ranger is superb. So clean and legible, in all lights. The dial surface greys in bright light and fades to black in darker light when the hands take over to affirm the legibility. The watch has a wonderful proportional relationship between bracelet width, the widening to the case, bezel and dial size and the wide positioning of the cardinal indices that just gives a feeling of such ease and assertiveness. At a glance it looks so damn right. I've never been a great fan of the Explorer, modern Explorers seem stubby to me, incorrect proportions and busy dial in what i think is smaller than 36mm, for an actual 35mm? the case is deep, the bezel too wide and angled, the dial too small with too much going on with the dial. However a recent sighting of an old Explorer, possibly a 1016, and I felt like I was looking at those perfect proportions again. I'd consider an old Explorer if I could afford it! A comparison video you mentioned would be appreciated.

[@yusufbest4475]

Yeah, if rolex would just reissue the 1016, then problem solved for all of us

[@TheWatchFrame]

@@yusufbest4475 and my whole collection would be in much trouble as I would probably sell most of them to get the new 1016 (with working non radioactive green lume).

[@favoritethings3065]

Congratulations!….the Ranger is the only major 3-6-9 3-handler I’ve never had in my collection.

[@TheWatchFrame]

Thanks a lot. Did you sell it?

[@favoritethings3065]

@@TheWatchFrame no...I have never had one. I just never bonded with the Tudor brand for some reason.

[@TheWatchFrame]

@@favoritethings3065 oh, ok. I might have miss read your comment.

[@santiagogonzalez4098]

Felicitaciones Mario! Este sí que no me lo esperaba jajaj. Espero que lo disfrutes mucho, y estaré atento a la review completa y luego uno sobre la experiencia más larga de tener el Ranger. También me encantaría ver un video de comparación entre estos y el Summiteer. Saludos!

[@timemycollection]

Estoy aprendiendo español entonce me gusta a probar a leer este comentario 🙌🏾 El video es fantástico!

[@TheWatchFrame]

@@timemycollection ¡estupendo! ¡Gracias por el esfuerzo!

[@TheWatchFrame]

Ha sido una oportunidad de compra que no podía dejar de pasar. Si no probaba el Ranger siempre me iba a quedar con la duda. Mi idea es hacer una super comparación entre Explorer, Ranger y Summiteer a la que añadiría el Alpinist. Creo que son gamas de precios interesantes y representativas. Para mi, además, va a ser muy ilustrativo y revelador. ¡Gracias Santiago!

[@spinaquanable]

Congrats. A comparison would be a good idea. Have fun

[@TheWatchFrame]

Thanks! I'm currently working on the comparison :)

[@nigellacey559]

A lovely watch for us explorer addicts

[@TheWatchFrame]

It sure is! Thanks for commenting!

[@LaFritePerreGoat]

Isn't it difficult to justify the ranger having an explorer? You could overhaul the rolex for your all life with the price of the tudor. Great piece, regardless. I own a 556a, which suits my need for a not too expensive tool watch to daily. Enjoy the journey.

[@TheWatchFrame]

There's less overlap between the Explorer and the Ranger than I expected. Both can have their own space and purpose in a collection. I could say the Explorer could be my elegant "dressy" watch for forma occasions and the Ranger the true explorer, adventure watch way less suitable for formal or elegant situations. But at the end of the day I might only be able to keep one, and for the moment the Ranger it is. So in some collections it's hard to justify having the two but in others it's not really that difficult. It all depends. In my case it's very difficult to justify it. The 556a (the RS) has been for long time in my short list and was the final contender against the Ranger to be honest. I think the 556a is one of the most hardcore true tool watch out there. Enjoy it!

[@JLUnit416]

Full disclosure, I dislike the Tudor Ranger. That said, one watch that has really captured my attention lately, as a Rolex Explorer alternative is the Sinn 856 with the Tegimented treatment. Something to consider. $0.02

[@Unam469]

The ranger the true explorer? Wtf

[@TheWatchFrame]

@@Unam469 I meant true exploring adventure watch from the romantic perspective of course.

[@relosapulso]

what would you keep?

[@TheWatchFrame]

After more time considering, I no longer have things as clear as I thought. As an adventure watch, the most logical option is the Ranger. As a watch by itself, able to take something else to the mountain, I'd say the Explorer.

[@relosapulso]

@@TheWatchFrame I've sold my exp 36 and kept my ranger :)

[@TheWatchFrame]

@@relosapulso again, I actually don't know what will do if I have to sell one. I hope to keep both, but at the same time there's a chance I have to sell both, so you never know. Lately I'm moving towards the Explorer 36 because of the size and how comfortable it is. But as a watch for everyday use, in rough situations too, the Ranger is the wise decission.

[@anthonyjack1859]

What is your wrist size ?

[@TheWatchFrame]

Hi, it is 7.25 inches more or less :)

[@whereRbearsTeeth]

Sell them both and buy the 214270 MK2 Explorer.

[@TheWatchFrame]

I liked that one back in the day, for sure, but now I usually prefer smaller sized watches. Guess the Ranger is there at the limit and really wished it was a tad smaller and thinner.

[@KB-vf4gz]

Hey how are you ! Get better

[@TheWatchFrame]

Now I'm much better now. Thanks for asking. Almost totally recovered :) Now back to the mountains.

[@liquidvic]

The Ranger is nice, but it doesn't come close to the Explorer. You will always regret selling your Explorer if you let it go.

[@TheWatchFrame]

It is true that, as a watch alone, the Explorer is better, but as a true exploring watch the Ranger might be even better in some aspects. I agree that there's a big chance I would regret selling it, thus for the moment, until I need cash, I will most probably keep it. Thanks for your comment.