Tudor Ranger Review: Step in the Right Direction

[@BenWard95]

I picked a Ranger up yesterday and every time I watch a review of people hating on it, I wonder if I bought the right watch. And then I look at my wrist and realise it’s the perfect watch for me. The clasp and build quality are brilliant, COSC certified at a great price and I can walk around London without fear of being stabbed for my watch!

[@michaelbyrne2138]

This watch caught my eye in the jewellers window so I went back the next day and bought one. The dial is clearly marmite but I actually love everything about it. Your comment about wearing it in London caught my eye because I'm off there tomorrow and didn't want to wear a Rolex for the reasons stated. This watch is classy, smart and I love it's retro look.... Well done Tudor and this will now be my daily go to watch :)

[@Not-a-bot222]

Don’t care what others think. Wesr what you like. I just bought a Serica 5303-1. Watch U Seek has some criticisms over it that almost had me question my decision. Then I glanced at my wrist and realized I bought it for me, not for them or acceptance. Wear that ranger with pride my friend !!!

[@williamxchau]

You are totally correct, there is no perfect watch, only the perfect watch for you. I bought a classic Datejust 36, fluted bezel, jubilee bracelet, silver dial. It’s the quintessential Rolex, I loved the watch. But it didn’t look good on me, my style of clothes and everything didn’t go well with it. Had to let it go, nothing wrong with the watch, just not for me.

[@stinkstank5177]

You can be shanked in London for your fish and chips, don’t kid yourself, stay vigilant!

[@kinnierlastimosa2737]

I have had so many of these exact thoughts including the relative safety of wearing daily (in London regularly too).

[@oliverrrrrrrrrr]

It's funny how different people's opinions can be. Whilst some find it ugly, I just think it's a stunning piece... the understated dial contrasts so well with that gorgeous satin brushed case and the yellow numerals add a unique touch you won't find in other watches. Throw in that 70hr power reserve, T-Fit clasp, and cosc certification and you have the ultimate tool watch. P.s. Your camera work is fantastic, amazing lighting.

[@theknightswatch]

Haha I agree. There’s a watch for every wrist out there and some things I might not like someone else might love and vice versa. That’s why i show the watch as much as possible(with my own opinion mixed in of course) and people are free to make their own convulsions. And thank you on the lighting! Glad the studio lights were worth getting 😂

[@degenerateWA]

This is a beautifully simple watch that is quickly growing on me. Unimpressed at first but now at the top of my list.

[@benediktontour1075]

exactly :)

[@MrHav1k]

This is a watch you gotta see in person. KZbin videos and photos online don't do it justice. See it at an AD and you'll fall in love. Absolutely love the Ranger.

[@ugabrew]

My favorite line (1:58): "It's a very interesting green tint that honestly I've never seen before, and I wish I hadn't seen." Agree with you 100%.

[@theknightswatch]

Haha glad you agree

[@robinosborn8401]

I love the Ranger! It is the perfect understated field watch.

[@edrader]

it's on my wrist now and i agree!

[@cjammer18]

Honestly the best review of the ranger I’ve seen

[@theknightswatch]

Thanks man. 🙏🏻

[@welcomewrist]

From what I've seen, I think Tudor did a great job on this watch. I'll be checking it out in person for sure.

[@theknightswatch]

Is for sure nice in the metal. We’ll see how it is in person for ya!

[@datboytalkinrungotellem]

Knight's reviews are up there with the best. Dial/crystal width is revealing in how a watch wears, would be helpful to list while going over specs. Top tier on YT for sure, good straight forward comprehensive stuff!

[@theknightswatch]

Appreciate it! I will absolutely incorporate that, never really thought about it before but it’s a fair point. Thank you for watching and hopefully I’ll make some more content you’ll enjoy.

[@Not-a-bot222]

Large dial and longer lug to lug for a 39 tells me it will wear larger. I would love to see a 37mm or even 36 from the BB36 case

[@michaelbyrne2138]

This watch caught my eye in the jewellers window so I went back the next day and bought one before reading any reviews and I'm glad it worked out that way. The dial is clearly marmite but I actually love everything about it. If you like it then buy it and if you don't then walk on by.......This is my first Tudor watch and it's classy, smart and I love it's retro look.... Well done Tudor and this will now be my daily go to watch in place of my Rolex and Omega's :)

[@Martin000-45]

Perhaps a watch review at its best. Really, really enjoyed watching it, mate. Keep it up 🙌

[@theknightswatch]

Kind words man! Thank you. Hope you enjoy some more of the videos in the future

[@newwave9587]

I picked one up last week! my first luxury piece

[@theknightswatch]

Congrats! Hope you are enjoying it

[@hanumarn7882]

Excellent detailed review. Love the different strap options towards the end. Thank you for everything. 👏❤️😍

[@sacdubro]

Tudor did a great job with the Ranger. It's a well built solid watch that is what it is. it's understated design works well for me. I tried other models at a Tudor boutique and this fit my needs and style. It reminds me of the Toyota Land Cruiser being a luxury everyday driver well done.

[@robcameron9351]

Some of the best in depth reviews on YT. Great job!

[@theknightswatch]

Appreciate it! Thanks for watching

[@jb-hw9if]

Excellent review. I have this watch and your review matches solidly with my experience. It's a great watch, love your description of the light play and colouration of the dial. Regarding lume colour, I like it, not sure if Tudor sourced genuine 7995 models from the 60s and tried to colour match perhaps. 39mm is a great size and the watch wears very stylishly and elegantly, a welcome and needed extra line for Tudor aside the Black Bay mania (I'm not criticising Black Bay btw). I hope this video rises above alternative KZbin nonsense out there!

[@theknightswatch]

Glad you seem to be enjoying the watch! It really is a good one and I’m sure once the initial groupthink of dislike dies down more people will come around to it.

[@rcm4u2]

Great review! I’m a huge fan of the Rolex Explorer, and have a few, including a birth year one from ‘57, and a 1016, and one from the early noughts. What I don’t like about the more recent models with the glossy dials and the white gold surrounds, is they look too much like jewelry, and less like an everyday watch ought to look- to me. Frankly, my older explorers are my favorites, but they are now worth so much money, that I probably shouldn’t wear them everyday. This is a really great alternative for me. It’s got the same kind of look as the 1016, but with a much nicer bracelet- and as you pointed out in your great video- it’s a strap monster! The great look with the bracelet makes it in a tux, and the straps make it great for everyday wear! I think you convinced me that this one punches my ticket, and I thank you!

[@FatController23]

Best balanced review of all. I like it very much once I saw it, i had to buy it!

[@theknightswatch]

Congrats hope you enjoy it!

[@FatController23]

I am also subscribed now. All the best!

[@FatController23]

I’m looking at straps to get. Will save the bracelet for more scratches lol

[@mdesmet9111]

I own the new Ranger and I agree that it is not perfect, but it is still a great watch. The lume color is a bit strange indeed, but we all know that clean white wasn't an option and there are so many shades of yellow that it is hard to pick one that pleases everybody. In most lighting conditions it looks more like off-white than green to me, so it doesn't bother me at all. I suspect that the thin application/printing of the lume could make it more prone to fading/aging, so it could actually get better over time. I don't really agree with the clasp adjustment remark, since I own both a Submariner and a Seamaster with microadjustment on the go, and in my personal opinion, the Ranger clasp is just as good as the two others. They were all a bit tight at the beginning and got a bit looser after a while, and none of them is really great at showing by how much you adjusted it, certainly not when keeping it on the wrist. All in all, a very good review!

[@Swayndo]

Thanks for showing it with different straps. Bracelet and clasp are so good I can't see me taking them off but it's good to see alternatives. Especially that tan Barton silicon.

[@theknightswatch]

Of course! Glad you got some ideas but yes I’d rarely be wearing this one off the bracelet

[@cesargarcia5390]

This was a very good review i have seen of this watch, many thanks. I like it because it is a true tool watch in every aspect. I could try this one and compare it to the bb58 and the ranger is lighter weight it's more comfortable.

[@GottaGeek]

Thanks for that rubber Barton strap idea, looks good

[@bogrot69]

Great job on the review. I'm a bit envious that my Heritage Black Bay doesn't have the T Fit system. 😁

[@evangonsalves8296]

Good review. I like the watch and the fact that it's 39mm (would have loved in 36mm). I am just not a fan of Tudor's slab sided cases. Maybe it's just something I have to see in person

[@theknightswatch]

That’s fair the design is not for everyone! I don’t think it’s execute my too badly here but everyone has different tastes

[@ProperCh]

I tend to agree Rolex oyster case is a bit more refined and less harsh than Tudor slab case.

[@xavshelby967]

Thanks for the review. 100% agree, good watch but let's wait for newer more refined interactions! 😁

[@davidb9531]

Be interested in your thoughts of the Black Bay Pro. I do think this channel is probably the best no fuss, no nonsense, no asking for likes, no endorsement, intelligent watch review channel, as such a no nonsense tool watch fits the channel very well. Have you ever done a Collection review would be good to see what you actually own.

[@theknightswatch]

Thanks for the kind words man. For me the black bay pro is ok. It’s a little on the thick side but nothing crazy it’s still wearable. Again with the dial it doesn’t have a white printing for the lume which usually bothers me. Something feels off visually about the bezel too to me. Of course it’s just personal opinion! And ya I did a collection review at the maybe a year possibly two ago at this point. I’m going to be doing an updated one in about 2-3 weeks after my last big piece of the year comes in.

[@davidb9531]

@@theknightswatch the pro is a strange thing, I hated it in images but In the metal it just all works very well together. Not had issues with the thickness would love to see in metal review someone send this man one

[@shipmate3577]

Gawdam... great review. Please do a Sinn 556a. These are the two watches I'm thinking of buying for my retirement from the Navy.

[@leeharding8306]

Went to pick one up last week and the finishing on the hands was so bad I left it in the shop. Scratches dust and generally poor finishing around the edges of the hands is noticeable under close inspection. It’s still a nice piece though.

[@micheldepaula8733]

This watch is on my grail list, but would buy a sinn 556, or even an Orient Outdoor before getting to it.

[@MegaFclef]

Great review and I agree somewhat with your points. The watch looks better in video so much that I would at least try it on even though I don’t like all the yellow. I know when I got your notification I knew the new ranger was going to be paired with some well matched straps 👍🏼

[@theknightswatch]

Thanks! Ya I did like it better in person but also some picture made the watch printing look more tan/brown which is definitely misleading.

[@matthewdavis8199]

They had the structure and platform with the old model. Shame the new model isn't better than it is. Having said that, it is a solid value at three grand. A pass for me, but glad you got one and shared it with us.

[@theknightswatch]

Far from fantastic but not bad. Have hopes for the range in the future! It was one of those two steps forward but one step back kind of design

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Definitely feel like the 2014 release had something going for it they just made it too darn big!!!! This new one is very safe, simple and to me doesn’t feel like I was holding a £2400 watch my friend!

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

@Silver Fox this is what makes the world go round my friend! Just become a Tudor rep by any chance. Stand by my review pal

[@mtmatt6111]

Great review and completely agree about the lume. I do have a suggestion for a review: the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic (38mm). Would be really interested in your opinion of this watch.

[@theknightswatch]

Thanks! Interestingly doesn’t seem like the Nivada is in stock at the moment but I’ll keep an eye on it

[@mtmatt6111]

@@theknightswatch - the white lume just came back in stock. :)

[@Harry-m9b]

my favorite content was seeing the different styles of straps. more youtubers should do the same and i just subscribed to your channel just for that. great content. I do wonder tho if it looks better in person bc it looks bland on pics

[@theknightswatch]

Appreciate it glad you enjoyed that part! Straps can really change a watch.

[@eloudji]

why that positioning on your wrist, so that you can‘t fully move your hand?

[@anamisidro8453]

I absolutely love this watch.

[@AlSiguenza]

I like the watch, but I do agree that a release in 36mm would make it a nicely proportioned option for some of us

[@theknightswatch]

I’m sure it’ll be coming at some point. If the black bay has a billion sizes why not the ranger

[@Lomez07734]

Agree on the lume. White for the win.

[@ccooper8785]

Nice watch but they should give us the option of Merc hands and 35/36mm case

[@theknightswatch]

In a perfect world yes

[@Nefville]

When this first came out I was on board, I was going to trade up my BB36 silver dial for it but as time has passed and I've seen it more I changed my mind. The problem is the dial and size. This should have at least had a 36mm option, I get they want to split the middle but they have plenty of other watches with multiple sizes. Then the dial, it saps a lot of versatility out of the watch and this is the main reason I'm hanging on to the BB36 - it truly can do it all, this, not so much.

[@theknightswatch]

I’m sure more size options are coming in the future. But I agree your black bay is currently more versatile

[@rogerwatt8491]

When going for alternative straps, I wonder why you didn't review the other two straps that Tudor offer . . . e.g the black leather/rubber which looks fantastic.

[@theknightswatch]

Those aren’t included with the watch and they don’t usually have them available to purchase so just went with my own straps

[@peakrider4886]

Thanks for a decent review and especially liked seeing the Ranger on a variety of different straps. I’m in the camp that thinks this is a great all round do it all watch. I would like to see it in person though. You said about the value proposition offered by the Ranger and nothing else comes to mind. Have you checked out any Longines recently? They’re doing some great looking watches and at some competitive prices.

[@theknightswatch]

Thanks for watching. And I haven’t seen most of the newer Longines in person but I will be checking out that new carved numeral dial when it drops nearby

[@peakrider4886]

@@theknightswatch I have to say the Hydroconquest looks to good value for money, but personally I’m keen to have a look at the Spirit range that have chronometer grade movements and excellent overall specs.

[@hobokenarts]

Great strap combos! Thanks!!

[@boop8621]

Would you be interested in doing a comparison between this and the heritage ranger?

[@theknightswatch]

Would be a cool comparison but won’t have this watch much longer

[@gregnatividad8345]

Many thanks for this review. Really wanted to get this, kind of disappointed with the lume longevity

[@theknightswatch]

Fair point! They definitely could’ve done better

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Great in depth review brother 👏

[@theknightswatch]

Appreciate ya 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@zHumanfactor]

I really like the Ranger, but I do wish they just used white numerals versus that greenish color. That green cheapens the look. If they come out with a white printed one, I'll be buying it.

[@michaelfierman3256]

"it's a very interesting green tint that honestly I've never seen before and I wish i hadn't seen" LOL I actually do think the hands look really cheap and not good enough for $3K. I hate that font they used for the numerals. Aside from that Mrs. Lincoln I loved the play! ( but great review as always Xavier)

[@theknightswatch]

Haha to be fair Michael I’ve seen worse finishing on a moser 😉 definitely not a home run for Tudor but I’m exciting to see what comes next. Hopefully you enjoy the next play a little more!

[@emerypecx]

Great content mate! Random thoughts tho.. do you think this bracelet will fit the Bb Pro? I am really not a fan of riveted bracelet thats why it wonders me. More power to you mate!

[@theknightswatch]

Appreciate it! The bill pro is alright, nothing about it particularly grabs me. A little thick but doesn’t wear terribly, the lume print coloration is a little too yellowish for me. Something also throws me off on the bezel, most likely how the lines separating each number don’t reach all the way to the end of the bezel.

[@ayatoya123]

Hi, may I ask what happened to your Kurono Seiji review?

[@theknightswatch]

Just haven’t gotten around to it. Probably within the next month or so

[@twosecondswatch]

Great shots on the dial! I can see that for a tudor and in this price range, the closeup and slightly sloppy finishing by tudor is disappointing. Compare this to some other watch brands like Longines and Grand Seiko - their dial finishing quality is not great at all. 😮

[@stagglee]

great review, I love this watch and would like to pick one up (though just made a big watch purchase so probably should wait a bit), not sure why it's getting so much hate from the general watch community.

[@theknightswatch]

Community likes to group think without seeing things in person 🤷🏻‍♂️ it’s a very cool watch but not perfect for me. Could see a lot of people loving it though!

[@spydergkh6337]

Great review!! I love this watch! But; for the money, I'll need to stick with my Steinhart Ocean Thirty-Nine Adventure. As much as I would like to buy the Ranger, it is a little bit out of this retired watch lover's budget. 🍻

[@it_ru]

Thanks for the review. My next watch, I think

[@theknightswatch]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@aritzartetaerviti2665]

Thanks a Lot for the review. Love it!

[@theknightswatch]

Appreciate it thanks for watching!

[@robertschmidt9584]

Those numerals bleed like crazy. But price point…no one cannot argue.

[@pierremartin9048]

Nice watch, fits better then your Pelagos, which is also a great piece. Great review.

[@theknightswatch]

Thank you, agreed it is definitely a little better proportionally than the Pelagos

[@m.halcyon5772]

Great informative vid. Now one in 35-36mm, =< 10mm thick, 0.5mm raised block lume in lighter cream colour or white and we will all be happy.

[@jaime3465]

Dial color and dome looks exactly like OG blackbayb58

[@divjan3990]

Fantastic review !

[@theknightswatch]

Thanks for watching!

[@binyard1972]

Like the watch hate the colour of the markers so wish they was white not yellow or this watch would be perfect for me. Tudor always seem to do something I don't like eg the snowflake hand etc

[@theknightswatch]

Fair point. I’m sure this will be exactly what some are looking for and others need a couple tweaks to be just right

[@theannouncer5538]

Tudor could honestly have the perfect hour hand if they would shrink the diamond in it a little and make the end a point rather than flat. Then they could just use the snowflake hands forever and we’d all live happily ever after

[@jmbaug1229]

This Tudor is a solid piece amazing value. Personalised to me 36mm will be perfect but 39mm is very smart 👌🏼 Great review ! J.

[@theknightswatch]

Thank you J. Hopefully a 36 isn’t too far off

[@waterfordrs22]

A 39mm would fit me better. That said, given the size of the original Rangers, 36mm would look great they really should go there if at all possible. Their choice to go in-house might make that less likely.

[@STROND]

All in all, not a bad watch, not perfect but then again what is !

[@qd6qIvV]

Nothing excites me about this watch. I could name a dozen watches, with equal spec, nicer design, for a third of the price...Great review as always 👍

[@theknightswatch]

Fair enough not a watch for everyone. Thanks!

[@luisdanielcastrocastro2984]

Does it fit right on a 6.25 inch wrist?

[@EDHBlvd]

Still waiting for my AD to call…

[@laurelrunlaurelrun]

36mm would be insta-buy

[@waterfordrs22]

The lume color they chose it’s not going to be for everyone on this new Ranger. That said a new watch like this is not going to patina over time. With that in mind, I see no reason for a watchmaker to choose a color other than white. If you look at 1960’s Rangers today- that yellow color is what you’ll see. It works well on those vintage pieces. There are lots of calls for Tudor to have offered applied batons and numerals, it’s not that kind of watch. It is a watch that the more you wear it, the more you’ll like it. Look at the Rolex Explorer which does have applied indices, it’s no longer a tool field watch. It may be a better or more beautiful watch, but it’s a different animal now,

[@edgardo1166]

If they used white instead of faux patina this would look 100x better

[@theknightswatch]

At least 99.5x better

[@edgardo1166]

Its like tudor purposely gave it faux patina so it wouldnt look better than the explorer 1

[@KA-my3pu]

Lume shot is like a Pam

[@Anchor7]

The greenish/yellow color kills this piece for me

[@luxuryfood3810]

I prefer the BB58 much more.

[@alexanderbelov1721]

12 is askew

[@carloscontreras3633]

I want to hear from the Tudor CEO so that I better understand their vision.

[@dmks2146]

I hate to say it but I think the San Martin ripoff is a better looking watch. 36mm, thinner fonts, thinner clasp, polished beveled edges and crisply printed white bgw9.

[@ivankerr3570]

It’s too slab sided and a dull looking watch with a cheap printed dial. Tudor can’t even be bothered using applied markers.

[@Karmazov]

Tudor could have done much better job with this watch and the only reason they held back is to protect the sales of Rolex Explorer!

[@luxuryfood3810]

The clasp feel so cheap and crap. It doesn’t feel sólida at all and the face is huge it looks more like a 41 on the wrist.

[@danielsnow1030]

Blah blah blah. The previous version is the better, just look at the used prices of 79910 version. 39mm sucks. 20mm lug width is to small. Size matters people. I do like the new Nato strap. But typical Tudor/Rolex take a good thing and make it worse.

[@TruTube.1.]

Why is it that every Ranger video I see there's always a GRIPE. That conditioned 'entitlement' just sickens me to the core. If you're going to spend 3000 dollars on a watch . LOVE EVERY FEATURE OF IT... Oh I own a Mclaren P1. Yeah well I love the performance.. but for some reason the Stitching on the Seats just doesn't go with the color of the car. I feel like as if .. blah blah blah. catch my drift? ALL THAT GRIPE YOURE MENTIONING .. IS NOT A BIG FOCKING DEAL.

[@theknightswatch]

@@TruTube.1. nothings a big deal but also nothing perfect. And im in the off situation of most of the things I buy or review I’m not doing with the intent to keep it. If I keep it I love it and most aspects about it. I’m getting things to review and find what is good and bad.

[@junnylon460]

39mm is really too bad.41 42mm much better

[@kyoukan91]

pseudo midlink? Modernizing? Wtf is this dude saying? It's a great watch but half of this dudes description doesn't make any sense at all...

[@theknightswatch]

Just speak different languages it seems

[@jackknightsbridge5232]

I have seen better finishing in some Orient and Seiko watches at less than a tenth of the price of this watch. Not impressed at all.

[@theknightswatch]

I’ve also seen worse finishing on 50,000 dollar watches. It’s all relative

[@rohanrohilla1080]

QC is at a Seiko 5 level 😅

[@christianholloway]

Excellent review!