New Ranger

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Re: New Ranger

Post by streetracer101 » Sun Jul 10, 2022 4:43 pm

All this does is make me want an Explorer more.

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Re: New Ranger

Post by toxicavenger » Sun Jul 10, 2022 8:16 pm

if they are gonna piss on the dial lume why didn't they continue pissing on the hands so they at least match?

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Re: New Ranger

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Re: New Ranger

Post by Ryeguy » Mon Jul 11, 2022 5:57 am

I really want to like this Ranger (nice case size, in house movement, nice bracelet and clasp), but the photo of it next to the Explorer just killed it for me.

I recognize it is less than 50% the price of the Explorer, but for $3K, I would really like something other than a printed dial that looks like it belongs on a $500 Smiths Everest (not hating on the Everest - it fits my expectations for the price point).

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Re: New Ranger

Post by JP Chestnut » Mon Jul 11, 2022 6:06 am

It definitely looks better in pictures where you’re not looking at it closely…

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Re: New Ranger

Post by tattoo chef » Mon Jul 11, 2022 6:26 am

JP Chestnut wrote:
toxicavenger wrote:
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pic on reddit
It doesn’t compare well against the Rolex IMO.
I’m glad others think that. I’m looking at it next to the Rolex and while I don’t have the cash for the Rolex I still wouldn’t get this Tudor. It looks awful.


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Re: New Ranger

Post by Captdave » Mon Jul 11, 2022 7:28 am

hoppyjr wrote:
toxicavenger wrote:pic on reddit
Appears much smaller than I’d prefer.
That’s what she saidImage


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Re: New Ranger

Post by smellody » Mon Jul 11, 2022 7:30 am

Captdave wrote:
Mon Jul 11, 2022 7:28 am
hoppyjr wrote:
toxicavenger wrote:pic on reddit
Appears much smaller than I’d prefer.
That’s what she saidImage


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Re: New Ranger

Post by hoppyjr » Mon Jul 11, 2022 7:51 am

Captdave wrote:
hoppyjr wrote:
toxicavenger wrote:pic on reddit
Appears much smaller than I’d prefer.
That’s what she saidImage


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Re: New Ranger

Post by Captdave » Mon Jul 11, 2022 9:01 am

hoppyjr wrote:
Captdave wrote:
hoppyjr wrote:
toxicavenger wrote:pic on reddit
Appears much smaller than I’d prefer.
That’s what she saidImage


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Re: New Ranger

Post by Panerai7 » Mon Jul 11, 2022 12:50 pm

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My favorite part of Rolex oyster bracelet is the center hump of the solid end link next to the case. Why does Tudor insist on making the bracelet look like the the end links are hollow folded. I remember passing on a no date 5 digit sub and getting a date model solely based on a crappy end links on a non date one

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Re: New Ranger

Post by hoppyjr » Mon Jul 11, 2022 2:02 pm

Panerai7 wrote:
hoppyjr wrote:
Sun Jul 10, 2022 8:46 pm
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My favorite part of Rolex oyster bracelet is the center hump of the solid end link next to the case. Why does Tudor insist on making the bracelet look like the the end links are hollow folded. I remember passing on a no date 5 digit sub and getting a date model solely based on a crappy end links on a non date one
Some people prefer this style of end link because it lets the link lay flat, which works better for smaller wrists.

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Re: New Ranger

Post by Panerai7 » Mon Jul 11, 2022 2:18 pm

hoppyjr wrote:
Mon Jul 11, 2022 2:02 pm
Panerai7 wrote:
hoppyjr wrote:
Sun Jul 10, 2022 8:46 pm
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My favorite part of Rolex oyster bracelet is the center hump of the solid end link next to the case. Why does Tudor insist on making the bracelet look like the the end links are hollow folded. I remember passing on a no date 5 digit sub and getting a date model solely based on a crappy end links on a non date one
Some people prefer this style of end link because it lets the link lay flat, which works better for smaller wrists.
ah I see makes sense Ed, still hate the look though :)

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Re: New Ranger

Post by JP Chestnut » Mon Jul 11, 2022 2:25 pm

Panerai7 wrote:
Mon Jul 11, 2022 12:50 pm
hoppyjr wrote:
Sun Jul 10, 2022 8:46 pm
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My favorite part of Rolex oyster bracelet is the center hump of the solid end link next to the case. Why does Tudor insist on making the bracelet look like the the end links are hollow folded. I remember passing on a no date 5 digit sub and getting a date model solely based on a crappy end links on a non date one
Because that makes large watches fit better on small wrists. Omega is doing the same.

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Re: New Ranger

Post by Panerai7 » Mon Jul 11, 2022 5:22 pm

JP Chestnut wrote:
Mon Jul 11, 2022 2:25 pm
Panerai7 wrote:
Mon Jul 11, 2022 12:50 pm
hoppyjr wrote:
Sun Jul 10, 2022 8:46 pm
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My favorite part of Rolex oyster bracelet is the center hump of the solid end link next to the case. Why does Tudor insist on making the bracelet look like the the end links are hollow folded. I remember passing on a no date 5 digit sub and getting a date model solely based on a crappy end links on a non date one
Because that makes large watches fit better on small wrists. Omega is doing the same.
I get it but it’s a 39mm watch FFS

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Re: New Ranger

Post by JP Chestnut » Mon Jul 11, 2022 6:14 pm

Panerai7 wrote:
Mon Jul 11, 2022 5:22 pm
JP Chestnut wrote:
Mon Jul 11, 2022 2:25 pm
Panerai7 wrote:
Mon Jul 11, 2022 12:50 pm
hoppyjr wrote:
Sun Jul 10, 2022 8:46 pm
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My favorite part of Rolex oyster bracelet is the center hump of the solid end link next to the case. Why does Tudor insist on making the bracelet look like the the end links are hollow folded. I remember passing on a no date 5 digit sub and getting a date model solely based on a crappy end links on a non date one
Because that makes large watches fit better on small wrists. Omega is doing the same.
I get it but it’s a 39mm watch FFS
Got to get those five inch wrist guys.

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Re: New Ranger

Post by hoppyjr » Tue Jul 12, 2022 1:29 pm

I think it works. Stopped by my long time AD and he knew just what I was after. They arrived today.

Bracelet & clasp are nice, but not Rolex level - as expected. Clasp not quite as nice as Glidelock, but works well and a solid upgrade.

Matte dial is nice. Domed crystal too. No edge, just curve.

Original plan was to fit this bracelet on BB58, but the latter has brushed sides and I’m not sure it’ll work as I like. Maybe if I want to invest the money in having LAWW fully brush the BB58 case.


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Re: New Ranger

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Re: New Ranger

Post by JP Chestnut » Tue Jul 12, 2022 1:58 pm

The top picture looks a lot less good than the bottom one. The head on shots aren’t flattering to this watch.

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Re: New Ranger

Post by hoppyjr » Tue Jul 12, 2022 2:16 pm

JP Chestnut wrote:The top picture looks a lot less good than the bottom one. The head on shots aren’t flattering to this watch.
Bright sun is part of the problem.

I love it. Feels like a better proportioned Ranger.

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Re: New Ranger

Post by Panerai7 » Tue Jul 12, 2022 2:23 pm

hoppyjr wrote:
Tue Jul 12, 2022 2:16 pm
JP Chestnut wrote:The top picture looks a lot less good than the bottom one. The head on shots aren’t flattering to this watch.
Bright sun is part of the problem.

I love it. Feels like a better proportioned Ranger.
I really think a base Pam would look fantastic on you. I’m a sucker for 12,3,6,9

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Re: New Ranger

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Re: New Ranger

Post by hoppyjr » Tue Jul 12, 2022 6:05 pm

Ranger bracelet on BB58

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Re: New Ranger

Post by raf42 » Tue Jul 12, 2022 6:28 pm

hoppyjr wrote:
Tue Jul 12, 2022 6:05 pm
Ranger bracelet on BB58
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BB58 on that looks good to me. Don't think I'd go brush the case sides. And F the naysayers, Ranger looks good too.

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Re: New Ranger

Post by hoppyjr » Tue Jul 12, 2022 6:35 pm

raf42 wrote:
hoppyjr wrote:
Tue Jul 12, 2022 6:05 pm
Ranger bracelet on BB58
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BB58 on that looks good to me. Don't think I'd go brush the case sides. And F the naysayers, Ranger looks good too.
Thanks. I was thinking fully brushed bracelet needed brushed case, but noticed my 14060 has fully brushed bracelet and polished sides of watch case.

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