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jm433 · 24 February 2009, 05:03 AM

Just thought I'd add to the all the Tudor shots that have been posted here recently. I bought this Ranger a couple months ago and have been loving it. It dates to about 1974.

I've always liked the look of the Explorer, but I like having a date function with my watch. Tudor Ranger Date has it all

Despite being only 35mm in diameter, I think this watch has great wrist presence. Perhaps it's the oyster bracelet that gives it a more robust look.

BTW, for those eagle-eyed, experts out there, I currently have the watch on an aftermarket bracelet to preserve the original folded-link, Rolex oyster bracelet that the watch came with.

Dan Pierce · 24 February 2009, 05:25 AM

Great looking Ranger, James.

Another member of Club Tudor.

dP

Chris B · 24 February 2009, 05:29 AM

Great pics James, its beautiful, you must be so proud to be the owner

Thanks for sharing

mailman · 24 February 2009, 06:05 AM

That's a beautiful watch

buz-lh · 24 February 2009, 07:22 AM

Damn, an Explorer Date. Great looking.

kcmo · 24 February 2009, 07:23 AM

Nice!

JimSnyder · 24 February 2009, 07:55 AM

Great Ranger James

I think that would look good as part of the "Nylon Nation" also

Fatso · 24 February 2009, 07:56 AM

krcrowe · 24 February 2009, 08:03 AM

Very, very nice.
Thank you for sharing.

Dan Pierce · 24 February 2009, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimSnyder

Great Ranger James

I think that would look good as part of the "Nylon Nation" also

Oh yeah!

dP

JimSnyder · 24 February 2009, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Oh yeah!

dP

It would be the "Bomb" on a black nato, or even an olive one

Dan Pierce · 24 February 2009, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimSnyder

It would be the "Bomb" on a black nato, or even an olive one

Or, gray / black strip. The possibilities............................:thumbsup :
dP

buz-lh · 24 February 2009, 08:51 AM

The problem I've found with Nato's on the smaller watches is the secondary strap that goes under the watch is just too long. It looks kind of weird. I tried a black and black/gray on my Explorer but it just didn't look right. Maybe I should try a Zulu. But, I think black or black/gray would look awesome on the Ranger without the secondary strap.

Xenophon · 24 February 2009, 08:53 AM

Not over keen on Tudors. I think that they're the red headed step children of the Rolex family. I'd prefer a 1016 explorer. Don't mind my ranting, enjoy it in good health

jm433 · 24 February 2009, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimSnyder

It would be the "Bomb" on a black nato, or even an olive one

I have been thinking this would look good on a black strap -- might have to try the black nato. Where's the best place to source them?

jm433 · 24 February 2009, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xenophon

Not over keen on Tudors. I think that they're the red headed step children of the Rolex family. I'd prefer a 1016 explorer. Don't mind my ranting, enjoy it in good health

Believe me, if I could afford a 1016 right now, I'd snap it up in a heart beat

bagel · 24 February 2009, 08:58 AM

Very lovely tudor ranger ......

BTW, what is the reference no. of this nice piece ...?....

jm433 · 24 February 2009, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bagel

Very lovely tudor ranger ......

BTW, what is the reference no. of this nice piece ...?....

Ref. is 7995 according to the seller. I also had the RSC in SF open the watch to inspect and I think they confirmed 7995. Oddly, I see that ref. quoted on various websites to sometimes refer to no-date Tudor watches and sometimes see 7996 as the date versions, so might be 7996.

buz-lh · 24 February 2009, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xenophon

Not over keen on Tudors. I think that they're the red headed step children of the Rolex family. I'd prefer a 1016 explorer. Don't mind my ranting, enjoy it in good health

1016's are beauties no doubt. Regarding the red headed step child

allow me to quote from a Tudor warranty booklet circa 1969.
"Tudor is the watch created by Rolex to answer the demand for a high quality timepiece at as low a cost as possible. Tudor watches are built in the Rolex tradition, benefitting from sixty years of experience in high precision manufacture. Each one is made to Rolex specifications. Skilled craftsmen assemble and regulate them with the devoted care and attention that only Swiss-born watchmakers can give."
I like to think of them as the beautiful blond stepchildren.

onkyo · 24 February 2009, 10:51 AM

Beautiful Tudor Ranger.

Stunning.

stevemulholland3 · 24 February 2009, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buz-lh

1016's are beauties no doubt. Regarding the red headed step child

allow me to quote from a Tudor warranty booklet circa 1969.
"Tudor is the watch created by Rolex to answer the demand for a high quality timepiece at as low a cost as possible. Tudor watches are built in the Rolex tradition, benefitting from sixty years of experience in high precision manufacture. Each one is made to Rolex specifications. Skilled craftsmen assemble and regulate them with the devoted care and attention that only Swiss-born watchmakers can give."
I like to think of them as the beautiful blond stepchildren.

that was beautiful buz!!!
i love dems tudors!!

24 February 2009, 05:03 AM	#1
jm433 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: James Location: California Posts: 312	More Tudor Just thought I'd add to the all the Tudor shots that have been posted here recently. I bought this Ranger a couple months ago and have been loving it. It dates to about 1974. I've always liked the look of the Explorer, but I like having a date function with my watch. Tudor Ranger Date has it all Despite being only 35mm in diameter, I think this watch has great wrist presence. Perhaps it's the oyster bracelet that gives it a more robust look. BTW, for those eagle-eyed, experts out there, I currently have the watch on an aftermarket bracelet to preserve the original folded-link, Rolex oyster bracelet that the watch came with. Attached Images

24 February 2009, 05:25 AM	#2
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	Great looking Ranger, James. Another member of Club Tudor. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

24 February 2009, 06:05 AM	#4
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	That's a beautiful watch __________________ JJ

24 February 2009, 07:22 AM	#5
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	Damn, an Explorer Date. Great looking. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

24 February 2009, 07:55 AM	#7
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,726	Great Ranger James I think that would look good as part of the "Nylon Nation" also __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

24 February 2009, 05:29 AM	#3
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Great pics James, its beautiful, you must be so proud to be the owner Thanks for sharing

24 February 2009, 07:23 AM	#6
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Nice!

24 February 2009, 07:56 AM	#8
Fatso "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: Montreal Watch: GMT 1675 Posts: 129	__________________ '78 Submariner 1680 '78 GMT 1675 GMT II 16710 Tudor Day-Date (California dial) Breil OKAY Manta

24 February 2009, 08:03 AM	#9
krcrowe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 30	Very, very nice. Thank you for sharing.

24 February 2009, 08:51 AM	#13
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	The problem I've found with Nato's on the smaller watches is the secondary strap that goes under the watch is just too long. It looks kind of weird. I tried a black and black/gray on my Explorer but it just didn't look right. Maybe I should try a Zulu. But, I think black or black/gray would look awesome on the Ranger without the secondary strap. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

24 February 2009, 08:53 AM	#14
Xenophon 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Xenophon Location: UK Posts: 2,728	Not over keen on Tudors. I think that they're the red headed step children of the Rolex family. I'd prefer a 1016 explorer. Don't mind my ranting, enjoy it in good health __________________ The sea! The sea! Θάλαττα! θάλαττα!

24 February 2009, 08:58 AM	#17
bagel "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 605	Very lovely tudor ranger ...... BTW, what is the reference no. of this nice piece ...?....

24 February 2009, 10:51 AM	#20
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	Beautiful Tudor Ranger. Stunning.

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