Tudor ranger 7996/0 - feedback please

[alwayshere]

Hi all,

I recently picked this up.

I have done my research (though likely bare compared to the experts here) and think its okay but keen to get some validation.

The serial number is a little odd - its very hard for me to make out but thought the Rose 7996 would have to be around the 1966/1967 period.

thanks in advance.

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[offrdmania]

The small rose started right around late 58 as the large rose was being phased out and it stayed in production through early 68 roughly when the shield was introduced.

[linesiders]

Fonts look correct. What is the serial? Looks OK and that handset minute style SOMETIMES shows up with Rose on older 7966. 56xK ish?

[alwayshere]

thanks gents for the quick reply.

I honestly cannot decipher the serial - its been partly rubbed by the old bracelet. Would a 2 in front of it make any sense? Seems too early right? I might need to get my eyes checked.

[linesiders]

Six digits and starting with a 5

[mineral]

Gilt minute track, white serif font and it looks right. My concern is the hand which may be replaced.

The rose 7996 from 1966/67 are rare and good catch!


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[alwayshere]

thanks guys. I think it might actually start with a 6 but most of the serial is illegible..

yeah the hands dont quite match the dial but the flaring minute hands do exist on the rose 7996 as far as I have research.

nice little roulette datewheel too!

[MILGAUSS88]

There is not suppose to be a Ranger with the rose symbol ever made.

[emersm]

Originally Posted by MILGAUSS88

There is not suppose to be a Ranger with the rose symbol ever made.

That's what I thought, too.

[emersm]

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[mineral]

There is Rose logo 7996 Ranger for sure and they were made around 1966/67. It is rare one as said earlier. I know collectors who are owning it:)


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[alwayshere]

Originally Posted by MILGAUSS88

There is not suppose to be a Ranger with the rose symbol ever made.

I think that myth has been debunked now. Even Tudor heavily markets the rose Tudor.

For your reference below.

https://www.rescapement.com/blog/for...e-tudor-ranger

[linesiders]

Originally Posted by MILGAUSS88

There is not suppose to be a Ranger with the rose symbol ever made.

There are a handful of earlier models with Rose

[MILGAUSS88]

Originally Posted by alwayshere

I think that myth has been debunked now. Even Tudor heavily markets the rose Tudor.

For your reference below.

https://www.rescapement.com/blog/for...e-tudor-ranger

Well that's great to know, I bought one while most people were thinking they were fake, and I was blissfully unaware of it
I had read a year or two later that they were fake.
I just couldn't believe the patined lume on my watch was fake.
Glad I didn't sell it.