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Re: New Ranger

Post by hoppyjr » Sat Jul 09, 2022 4:23 pm

toxicavenger wrote:pic on reddit
Appears much smaller than I’d prefer.

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Re: New Ranger

Post by dukerules » Sat Jul 09, 2022 4:28 pm

Chocodove wrote:
JP Chestnut wrote:
toxicavenger wrote:
Sat Jul 09, 2022 3:27 pm
pic on reddit
It doesn’t compare well against the Rolex IMO.
I was actually really excited about this watch until I saw that pic.
Dammit. Me too. Guess I’m back to pining for the one Rolex I want, which I likely can’t buy.

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Re: New Ranger

Post by toxicavenger » Sat Jul 09, 2022 4:39 pm

dukerules wrote:
Sat Jul 09, 2022 4:28 pm
Chocodove wrote:
JP Chestnut wrote:
toxicavenger wrote:
Sat Jul 09, 2022 3:27 pm
pic on reddit
It doesn’t compare well against the Rolex IMO.
I was actually really excited about this watch until I saw that pic.
Dammit. Me too. Guess I’m back to pining for the one Rolex I want, which I likely can’t buy.
I bet Rolex prices will drop soon.

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Re: New Ranger

Post by JP Chestnut » Sat Jul 09, 2022 4:45 pm

toxicavenger wrote:
Sat Jul 09, 2022 4:39 pm
dukerules wrote:
Sat Jul 09, 2022 4:28 pm
Chocodove wrote:
JP Chestnut wrote:
toxicavenger wrote:
Sat Jul 09, 2022 3:27 pm
pic on reddit
It doesn’t compare well against the Rolex IMO.
I was actually really excited about this watch until I saw that pic.
Dammit. Me too. Guess I’m back to pining for the one Rolex I want, which I likely can’t buy.
I bet Rolex prices will drop soon.
I’ve seen a slightly used 36mm explorer for under MSRP plus tax. They aren’t flip fodder anymore and should be below msrp shortly NIB from the forum sellers.

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Re: New Ranger

Post by dukerules » Sat Jul 09, 2022 4:48 pm

JP Chestnut wrote:
toxicavenger wrote:
Sat Jul 09, 2022 4:39 pm
dukerules wrote:
Sat Jul 09, 2022 4:28 pm
Chocodove wrote:
JP Chestnut wrote:
toxicavenger wrote:
Sat Jul 09, 2022 3:27 pm
pic on reddit
It doesn’t compare well against the Rolex IMO.
I was actually really excited about this watch until I saw that pic.
Dammit. Me too. Guess I’m back to pining for the one Rolex I want, which I likely can’t buy.
I bet Rolex prices will drop soon.
I’ve seen a slightly used 36mm explorer for under MSRP plus tax. They aren’t flip fodder anymore and should be below msrp shortly NIB from the forum sellers.
Nice. Time to build that war chest.

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Re: New Ranger

Post by rockmastermike » Sat Jul 09, 2022 6:14 pm

Looks like the bezel is wider than it needs to be and throwing off proportions? But might be the angle, I’ve seen some really good looking pictures, too. Maybe wait to see more shots in different angles and different lighting.
That’s what I’m telling myself

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Re: New Ranger

Post by hoppyjr » Sat Jul 09, 2022 7:26 pm

toxicavenger wrote:pic on reddit
This photo makes me miss the Explorer.

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Re: New Ranger

Post by hoppyjr » Sun Jul 10, 2022 12:49 am

User on WUS has reported: YES the bracelet does fit the BB58. He will be posting photos.

These are the latest photos from WUS.

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Re: New Ranger

Post by apnk » Sun Jul 10, 2022 1:07 am

I don’t like the piss yellow lume.

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Re: New Ranger

Post by Panerai7 » Sun Jul 10, 2022 4:26 am

toxicavenger wrote:
Sat Jul 09, 2022 3:27 pm
pic on reddit
Like I said earlier it doesn’t look anywhere as good as the current ETA Ranger. Lugs are thicker bezel is wider, dial opening shrink. Not for me but some will cum gag on IG about it I’m sure

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Re: New Ranger

Post by JP Chestnut » Sun Jul 10, 2022 5:10 am

The bracelet is the best thing about it. It’s actually not very nice looking. The wrist shot doesn’t look good at all.

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Re: New Ranger

Post by hoppyjr » Sun Jul 10, 2022 6:11 am

Keep in mind camera settings, lighting, and angle all play a part in how it looks in these shots.

I predict it looks much better in real life.

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Re: New Ranger

Post by JP Chestnut » Sun Jul 10, 2022 7:25 am

hoppyjr wrote:
Sun Jul 10, 2022 6:11 am
Keep in mind camera settings, lighting, and angle all play a part in how it looks in these shots.

I predict it looks much better in real life.
For sure. It looks nice on Tudor’s website. I hope they fit this bracelet to the bb58 soon.

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Re: New Ranger

Post by dukerules » Sun Jul 10, 2022 9:01 am

I think I actually prefer the BB58 bracelet, but I need that new clasp for mine.

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Re: New Ranger

Post by JP Chestnut » Sun Jul 10, 2022 9:05 am

dukerules wrote:
Sun Jul 10, 2022 9:01 am
I think I actually prefer the BB58 bracelet, but I need that new clasp for mine.
I wonder if it fits on five digit Rolex bracelets? If so, that might be a cheap way to get glidelock functionality on older models.

In fact, this t-fit clasp seems superior to the fliplock on the new explorer 1.

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Re: New Ranger

Post by Jeep99dad » Sun Jul 10, 2022 9:57 am

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Re: New Ranger

Post by hoppyjr » Sun Jul 10, 2022 10:27 am

I still like it and think it’ll be perfect on nato.

The bracelet will go on BB58.

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Re: New Ranger

Post by apnk » Sun Jul 10, 2022 10:29 am

apnk wrote:
Sun Jul 10, 2022 1:07 am
I don’t like the piss yellow lume.
Ok maybe I'll take it back. Looks better on my 27 in monitor than it did on my iPhone.

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New Ranger

Post by hoppyjr » Sun Jul 10, 2022 10:35 am

apnk wrote:
apnk wrote:
Sun Jul 10, 2022 1:07 am
I don’t like the piss yellow lume.
Ok maybe I'll take it back. Looks better on my 27 in monitor than it did on my iPhone.
On the larger 41mm Ranger they actually painted (rather than printed) the dial lume and it was very light and nicely done.

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Re: New Ranger

Post by JP Chestnut » Sun Jul 10, 2022 10:40 am

It looks gigantic in all the wrist pictures.

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Re: New Ranger

Post by CGSshorty » Sun Jul 10, 2022 11:48 am

apnk wrote:I don’t like the piss yellow lume.
Exactly what I came here to write.
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Re: New Ranger

Post by hoppyjr » Sun Jul 10, 2022 11:59 am

I’m almost positive the dial printing / lume is much lighter in person.

Here’s a post from WUS that confirms the Ranger bracelet is a perfect fit on BB58. It appears they used the same case, which is great.

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Re: New Ranger

Post by JP Chestnut » Sun Jul 10, 2022 12:05 pm

hoppyjr wrote:
Sun Jul 10, 2022 11:59 am
I’m almost positive the dial printing / lume is much lighter in person.

Here’s a post from WUS that confirms the Ranger bracelet is a perfect fit on BB58. It appears they used the same case, which is great.

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I hope they quietly update the BB58 to that bracelet. It’s better looking and more functional.

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Re: New Ranger

Post by hoppyjr » Sun Jul 10, 2022 12:18 pm

JP Chestnut wrote:
hoppyjr wrote:
Sun Jul 10, 2022 11:59 am
I’m almost positive the dial printing / lume is much lighter in person.

Here’s a post from WUS that confirms the Ranger bracelet is a perfect fit on BB58. It appears they used the same case, which is great.

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I hope they quietly update the BB58 to that bracelet. It’s better looking and more functional.
Likely they will stand by the only rivets but I could see them update the clasp.

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Re: New Ranger

Post by r.palace » Sun Jul 10, 2022 3:24 pm

CGSshorty wrote:
apnk wrote:I don’t like the piss yellow lume.
Exactly what I came here to write.
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