Introducing the New Tudor Ranger
Unexpected is perhaps the best word to describe Tudor’s latest release, the “new” Ranger, one of their iconic ’60s models.
The Tudor Ranger descendant of the Tudor Oyster Prince model has always presented itself as a military watch, its simple layout with painted 12-3-6-9 Arabic hour markers on the dial, bold arrow hour hand and red second hand, defines what a tool watch should be.
The launch of the new Tudor Ranger coincides with the 70th anniversary of the British North Greenland Expedition (BNGE), whose soldiers who served there wore the Tudor Oyter Prince ref. 7808.
The Tudor Ranger, which was initially launched in a classic 34mm case, would be discontinued a few years later, in 2014 it was reborn again but in a bold version of a 41mm case, whose dimensions left out many of its fans, and now appearing in a more balanced 39mm version.
The new size seems to be a smart decision by Tudor, at a time when the Rolex Explorer 39mm is discontinued after the rebirth of its 36mm predecessor, of the lack of a middle ground between the Black Bay 36mm and 41mm versions and of course, by the discontinuation of the own 41mm Tudor Ranger, this seems to be the option that makes everyone happy, or at least doesn’t displease most.
But let’s go to the watch itself, to begin with, it retains all the charm of the vintage model, sitting on a stainless steel case with a brushed finish, crown engraved with the old Rose logo and without the unsightly tube between the case and the crown, as already had succeeded with the launch of the Tudor Black Bay Pro, concave sapphire glass and 100m water resistance. The matt black dial comes with the traditional painted Arabic hour markers and three central beige hands, accentuating the vintage look, to highlight that the second hand is no longer completely red, passing only to its tip, finally, the inscriptions of the brand and its more contemporary logo formed by the shield at 12 o’clock and the inscription of the “Ranger” at 6 o’clock.
Inside now lives the In-house automatic movement Caliber MT5402 which is COSC certified and offers a generous 70 hours of power reserve.
The watch, like most other models from the brand, is offered with three strap options, a tapered Oyster-style steel bracelet with the same adjustable clasp as the Black Bay Pro, a black hybrid strap (made of rubber and leather) or a green textile strap.
The watches can now be purchased at the brand’s official boutiques or authorized retailers with prices between €2,930 and €2,630 for versions with a steel bracelet or strap respectively.
Our Opinion
We have been waiting for this return for a long time, perhaps in a more balanced format around 36mm as with the Rolex Explorer, but as we have already mentioned, we cannot fail to recognize that 39mm was perhaps the smartest choice.
What we liked most about the new Ranger, the conservation of its vintage lines, but also the inclusion of the In-house movement and the new strap with the quick adjustment system, which translates into an unquestionable Up-Grade.
We look forward to seeing it in our hands…
Read more on www.tudorwatch.com.
General Specifications:
Brand: Tudor
Model: Ranger
Reference: M79950-0001 (stainless steel bracelet), M79950-0002 (leather/rubber strap), M79950-0003 (fabric strap)
Dial: Black
Lume: Yes
Case Material: Stainless steel
Case Dimensions: 39 mm Diameter
Crystal: Sapphire Glass
Case Back: Stainless steel
Water Resistance: 100 Meters
Strap: Stainless steel bracelet with quickly adjustable clasp, black leather/rubber strap or green/red/bege textile strap
Calibre: MT5402
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds
Winding: Automatic
Frequency: 4 Hz (28,800 Vph)
Jewels: 27
Power Reserve: 70 Hours
Chronometer Certified: COSC
Price: € 2,930 (on bracelet), € 2,630 (on strap)
Availability: Now
