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Re: New Ranger

Post by rockmastermike » Fri Jul 08, 2022 6:03 pm

dukerules wrote:
Fri Jul 08, 2022 8:31 am
Yeah this might replace the Exp 1 I’ve been toying with getting once prices become reasonable again. Very excited for this one.
Exactly what I was/am thinking.

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Re: New Ranger

Post by jswing » Fri Jul 08, 2022 6:20 pm

I actually like it on the leather/rubber hybrid strap too, although I'd still probably get the bracelet model.Image

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Re: New Ranger

Post by Panerai7 » Fri Jul 08, 2022 7:26 pm

Something is off. Is the bezel thicker, dial opening smaller and the lugs wider? It almost lost its vintage-ness and elegance?

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Re: New Ranger

Post by jswing » Fri Jul 08, 2022 7:52 pm

Panerai7 wrote:Something is off. Is the bezel thicker, dial opening smaller and the lugs wider? It almost lost its vintage-ness and elegance?

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Looking at these last two pics, the bezel definitely looks thicker, and the case looks chunkier.

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Re: New Ranger

Post by smellody » Fri Jul 08, 2022 8:21 pm

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I'm obviously partial to the original, but think they've done a better job this time on the design over the previous re-issue.

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Re: New Ranger

Post by smellody » Fri Jul 08, 2022 9:07 pm

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The Ranger dates to 1966. . .but Tudor is tying it to a 70 year anniversary of a British expedition to Greenland? . .. hmmmmm.

I'm partial to the original 7966 of 34mm.
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The new one is thicker and 39mm.
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Will I buy one? Duh.

I think Tudor hit a home run with this one and it will sell like hot cakes 🎂 for anyone trying to find an Explorer.

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To commemorate the Greenland expedition, they should have re-issued one of these like my original:
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For the Ranger re-re-issue (they also had the North Flag earlier in their historic collection) they should have stayed true to the lumberjack as pictured in the 1969 catalog:

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Re: New Ranger

Post by dukerules » Sat Jul 09, 2022 4:24 am

Agree. I liked the 2014 Ranger reissue, but this one just looks better and truer to the original to me. Great movement, and really nice bracelet and clasp, too. Rapidly turning into a must-have for me.

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Re: New Ranger

Post by JP Chestnut » Sat Jul 09, 2022 8:11 am

dukerules wrote:
Sat Jul 09, 2022 4:24 am
Agree. I liked the 2014 Ranger reissue, but this one just looks better and truer to the original to me. Great movement, and really nice bracelet and clasp, too. Rapidly turning into a must-have for me.
The new one looks a lot more finished to me. The first looked like it was made to hit a cheap price. This one looks like it was made to be a good watch.

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Re: New Ranger

Post by Joeprez » Sat Jul 09, 2022 10:26 am

hoppyjr wrote:
jswing wrote:
hoppyjr wrote:
Fri Jul 08, 2022 7:01 am
Website says T-Fit clasp, which is the Tudor Glidelock, right?

If so, I want one.
Yes, at least it's a similar idea. It's also available on nylon or a leather/rubber hybrid strap for $2750, but I'd go bracelet for sure. Easy enough to buy other options.
Yeah. Bracelet is stellar. If it fit my BB58 and provided it doesn’t sell first, I’ll toss bracelet on it. Wear Ranger on natos.

Must find one asap.
That would be my move too.


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Re: New Ranger

Post by Jeep99dad » Sat Jul 09, 2022 10:31 am

Guessing it’s the BB case
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New Ranger

Post by BacoNoir » Sat Jul 09, 2022 12:33 pm

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Once you see it, it can’t be unseen.
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Re: New Ranger

Post by toxicavenger » Sat Jul 09, 2022 12:38 pm

BacoNoir wrote:
Sat Jul 09, 2022 12:33 pm
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Once you see it, it can’t be unseen.
now i want one. i will call it my "hoppy" watch. :gayumbrella:

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Re: New Ranger

Post by toxicavenger » Sat Jul 09, 2022 12:39 pm

the only thing I would change on this watch besides drilled lugs is a taller bezel. i chipped the crystal on my old E2 at least 3 times due to how high the crystal was.

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Re: New Ranger

Post by smellody » Sat Jul 09, 2022 12:40 pm

BacoNoir wrote:
Sat Jul 09, 2022 12:33 pm
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Once you see it, it can’t be unseen.
Hee hee hee. I always thought it looked like a snake 🐍 head.

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Re: New Ranger

Post by toxicavenger » Sat Jul 09, 2022 12:40 pm

smellody wrote:
Fri Jul 08, 2022 9:07 pm
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has there ever been any info from rolex stating this was a legit model they made? :scratch:

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Re: New Ranger

Post by hoppyjr » Sat Jul 09, 2022 12:46 pm

toxicavenger wrote:
BacoNoir wrote:
Sat Jul 09, 2022 12:33 pm
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Once you see it, it can’t be unseen.
now i want one. i will call it my "hoppy" watch. :gayumbrella:
That’s sweet, you’re naming it after me! I knew you’d like that glass plug. Happy Birthday for years to come.

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Re: New Ranger

Post by smellody » Sat Jul 09, 2022 12:49 pm

toxicavenger wrote:
Sat Jul 09, 2022 12:40 pm
smellody wrote:
Fri Jul 08, 2022 9:07 pm
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(This is not my spacedweller or my picture, but please IM me if you have one for me.)
has there ever been any info from rolex stating this was a legit model they made? :scratch:
I doubt it. Rolex is as Rolex does.

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Re: New Ranger

Post by toxicavenger » Sat Jul 09, 2022 1:31 pm

smellody wrote:
Sat Jul 09, 2022 12:49 pm
toxicavenger wrote:
Sat Jul 09, 2022 12:40 pm
smellody wrote:
Fri Jul 08, 2022 9:07 pm
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(This is not my spacedweller or my picture, but please IM me if you have one for me.)
has there ever been any info from rolex stating this was a legit model they made? :scratch:
I doubt it. Rolex is as Rolex does.

https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/watches/a ... ce-dweller
the only ones I have ever seen posted look fake. honestly i am not sure it is a "real" model from rolex. just a made up hype model

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Re: New Ranger

Post by BacoNoir » Sat Jul 09, 2022 2:10 pm

toxicavenger wrote:
smellody wrote:
Sat Jul 09, 2022 12:49 pm
toxicavenger wrote:
Sat Jul 09, 2022 12:40 pm
smellody wrote:
Fri Jul 08, 2022 9:07 pm
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(This is not my spacedweller or my picture, but please IM me if you have one for me.)
has there ever been any info from rolex stating this was a legit model they made? :scratch:
I doubt it. Rolex is as Rolex does.

https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/watches/a ... ce-dweller
the only ones I have ever seen posted look fake. honestly i am not sure it is a "real" model from rolex. just a made up hype model
A guy I moderated with on another forum was a huge Rolex nerd from Sweden who went by the User ID of Space Dweller seemed to be certain it was real and super rare.
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Re: New Ranger

Post by toxicavenger » Sat Jul 09, 2022 3:11 pm

BacoNoir wrote:
Sat Jul 09, 2022 2:10 pm
A guy I moderated with on another forum was a huge Rolex nerd from Sweden who went by the User ID of Space Dweller seemed to be certain it was real and super rare.
I know of that guy and I have seen him talked about in the past (if he is on reddit). There are a lot of bloggers/forum nerds who love to dig up old/rare info. If this watch was in production by Rolex I believe we would have seen some real history about it. Now I wouldn't be surprised if some department store or other brand decided to relabel it themselves. This wasn't super uncommon. Heck I am willing to be way back then there might have been a Rolex with Montgomery Wards/Sears Roebuck on the dial. :mrgreen:

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Re: New Ranger

Post by toxicavenger » Sat Jul 09, 2022 3:27 pm

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Re: New Ranger

Post by JP Chestnut » Sat Jul 09, 2022 3:35 pm

toxicavenger wrote:
Sat Jul 09, 2022 3:27 pm
pic on reddit
It doesn’t compare well against the Rolex IMO.

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Re: New Ranger

Post by toxicavenger » Sat Jul 09, 2022 3:36 pm

JP Chestnut wrote:
Sat Jul 09, 2022 3:35 pm
toxicavenger wrote:
Sat Jul 09, 2022 3:27 pm
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It doesn’t compare well against the Rolex IMO.
not at all. it looks like a aliexpress/san martin shitt'er imo :puke:

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Re: New Ranger

Post by Chocodove » Sat Jul 09, 2022 3:38 pm

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.
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Re: New Ranger

Post by JP Chestnut » Sat Jul 09, 2022 3:41 pm

Chocodove wrote:
Sat Jul 09, 2022 3:38 pm
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.
Style is style, but there’s something off about the bezel.

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