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Old 21 June 2016, 12:42 PM   #1
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Tudor Heritage Ranger - any good?

Thinking about pulling a trigger, whay do you guys think?
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Old 21 June 2016, 12:48 PM   #2
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It's a very good watch, I have friends who own the Ranger, they're very happy with it, great fit & finish, cool dial..............but a bit too big for me....I'm gonna wait for the 36mm Black Bay.
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Old 21 June 2016, 12:53 PM   #3
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It's a cool watch and high quality. I'm sure you would be very happy with your purchase.
Adam may come along soon and post you some of his great photos.
There are quite a lot of members here who have one and I think there is even an owners thread set up where you can check out lots of photos and wrist shots
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Old 21 June 2016, 12:54 PM   #4
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Great watch, very versatile. I much prefer it to the Explorer.
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Old 21 June 2016, 12:54 PM   #5
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It's a cool watch and high quality. I'm sure you would be very happy with your purchase.
Adam may come along soon and post you some of his great photos.
There are quite a lot of members here who have one and I think there is even an owners thread set up where you can check out lots of photos and wrist shots
I'm so predictable
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Old 21 June 2016, 12:57 PM   #6
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I'm so predictable
Adam do you have any interest in the bb36 or do you figure it's too small?
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Old 21 June 2016, 12:58 PM   #7
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Great shots, Adam!
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Old 21 June 2016, 01:00 PM   #8
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Adam do you have any interest in the bb36 or do you figure it's too small?
I'm interested in it, I just don't know why they called it a Black Bay. Fixed bezel, different (glossy) dial, lower depth rating, flat crystal, different fabric strap...about the only thing it has in common with the regular BBs is the hands.
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Old 21 June 2016, 01:06 PM   #9
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I think it looks better in the flesh than in pics. When it was released and I saw the photos, I thought meh...well, saw one in the flesh last year and, wow...very nice.

Plus, this is one of the few watches I think looks better on a strap than the bracelet.
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Old 21 June 2016, 02:46 PM   #10
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Great watch, very versatile. I much prefer it to the Explorer.
Did not see that post coming.

Great watch, on so many levels.
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Old 21 June 2016, 03:03 PM   #11
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My unbiased Ranger endorsement.











Ok, maybe not so unbiased.


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Old 21 June 2016, 03:03 PM   #12
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I had one on a bracelet for a few months and ended up flipping it. It was very nicely finished, and I'd say it probably is nicer on a strap. But it was just slightly too big for my girlish wrists, and as much as I thought I could adapt to the lack of a date complication... I just could not. 30 years of conditioning was too much to over come. It would have made a better weekend watch for me. But it was very nice and if I were in the market I'd probably look for a gently used one on a strap or someone who had bought an extra strap.
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Old 21 June 2016, 03:05 PM   #13
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My unbiased Ranger endorsement.


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Those Rios Bunds are all sold out now, Ralph. I was going to buy another one.
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Old 21 June 2016, 03:41 PM   #14
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I own Explorer and looking forward to get the 2016 version. I also like the Ranger. The dial is so cool; like hand painted hour markers. But hour hand's tip looks a bit weird for me.

I'll try it on again when I buy the Explorer 2016.

Thank you for all comments.
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Old 21 June 2016, 03:50 PM   #15
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Well there certainly was no lack of their promotion here on the forum. Rio should give you one for your marketing. Do you need a new one or just looking to have a spare? I wear the Ranger on so many different straps mine is still in pretty close to new condition. It's been 115 degrees here the last few days. Mind is in a drawer till September.
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Old 21 June 2016, 03:53 PM   #16
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I own Explorer and looking forward to get the 2016 version. I also like the Ranger. The dial is so cool; like hand painted hour markers. But hour hand's tip looks a bit weird for me.

I'll try it on again when I buy the Explorer 2016.

Thank you for all comments.
I know what you mean about the hour hand. It does take some getting used to, but it is an authentic 1960s design, and the red seconds hand is beautiful, IMO.

Interesting trivia: Rolex registered the name Ranger in 1929, almost a quarter century before they registered the Explorer name.
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Old 21 June 2016, 03:56 PM   #17
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I know what you mean about the hour hand. It does take some getting used to, but it is an authentic 1960s design, and the red seconds hand is beautiful, IMO.

Interesting trivia: Rolex registered the name Ranger in 1929, almost a quarter century before they registered the Explorer name.
Adam, thanks for the info.
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Old 21 June 2016, 03:56 PM   #18
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I own Explorer and looking forward to get the 2016 version. I also like the Ranger. The dial is so cool; like hand painted hour markers. But hour hand's tip looks a bit weird for me.

I'll try it on again when I buy the Explorer 2016.

Thank you for all comments.
For me the new Explorer was the hit of the 2016 Rolex line. Not sure if it will have the versatility of the Ranger, but it's so good looking on the bracelet it could find its way into my watch box.

Post pic when it arrives.
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Old 21 June 2016, 06:13 PM   #19
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Nice pics, gentlemen!
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Old 21 June 2016, 09:09 PM   #20
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I think the Ranger is a great watch both in design and wear. The strap options are endless. The price is amazingly low for what you get and the watch itself is very robust. I enjoy wearing it.
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Old 21 June 2016, 09:27 PM   #21
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Old 21 June 2016, 09:58 PM   #23
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Love my Ranger! Infact it's had the most wrist time since I received it at Christmas (other than my work watch).

Here is mine along side my 50's Tudor
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Old 22 June 2016, 06:06 PM   #24
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Love my Ranger! Infact it's had the most wrist time since I received it at Christmas (other than my work watch).

Here is mine along side my 50's Tudor
Those go well together
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Old 22 June 2016, 06:31 PM   #25
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I have 3 subs, a daytona, gmtiic and some others. Ive had my ranger for 3 months now. I never take it off. Mu favorite right now out of my whole collection


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