I know everyone’s hating but I absolutely love it. This is just a direct homage of the 1972 ranger. Sometimes we don’t always have to be over the top in regards to dial design and layout. Personal opinion but always Russell great review I love this channel.

That's what I call a honest review. Well done.

Great review and I bought the Ranger earlier today before seeing yours and several other reviews…for me, boring was exactly what I wanted, a very low profile tool watch…my daily for two decades has been a Rolex thunderbird on a jubilee bracelet and have so been wanting a field or pilots type watch…my 36mm Rolex feels just right on my wrist so I was surprised how well the ranger sat on my wrist on the green nato strap…the ranger will now be my daily and can put away my Rolex for those special occasions where a suit is required…

Very objective review, I felt the same way when I saw the Ranger released. Makes me feel reassured that I can trust this channel to deliver a trustworthy opinion on a watch, too many others just frankly don’t seem to pick up the details. Good work !

I went to an AD for a Black Bay 41 and did get a Ranger...about 2-3 days of thinking about it and trying it on. I get the criticisms and felt the same, but it just grew on me and is the tool watch style I like. So, don't care about the negative comments anymore.

I have to say i absolutely love my Ranger. Own it now for two days and it's terrific in my eyes

Great episode Russell. Deffo not going to spend weeks reviewing this one! Haha, thank you for saving me so much time and effort. Keep up the great work my friend despite this watch being rather, well, meh. I still can't get with that flat sides on these modern Tudors. Best regards, TGV

Got mine 8 days ago but with the hybrid strap as the deployment clasp is in the shape of the Tudor emblem, it gives the watch a totally different look and feel , and with the strap being black it actually wears smaller on the wrist. Haven’t had mine off for over a week. Anyway thanks for the honest review and you’ve got another sub 👍

Just tried the Ranger at a Tudor boutique: - didn’t notice a sharp bracelet - didn’t notice lume color discrepancy - did wear big for 39mm, certainly bigger than BB58 Overall liked the watch, may consider it in the future

Currently a Pelagos owner. I tried the Ranger with the hybrid strap, I thought it was a very well proportioned and great looking watch, especially against the black strap. It’s a very classy piece although some would say otherwise.

This is actually my favorite Tudor and my favorite field watch. I would prefer the strap and its worth noting i have an 8" wrist. I might change my mind when i see one in person but when i upgrade from my Hamilton this is likely where I'll go.

Awesome show as always MWC! It’s a shame you didn’t vibe with the Ranger but you can’t love them all. Big thanks to Nick for sending his brand new watch to you so you could share it with all of us 👏👏👏👏 I love the Ranger. It’s the Explorer for the working man! I agree that Tudor haven’t quite nailed it with this latest revision but I feel it’s closer than the previous Heritage Ranger got. The rough or sharp bracelet is a deal breaker, I’d probably raise that with the AD if it was me. I think it’s a massive shame that the rose isn’t on the dial as that’s a hallmark of the Ranger and they massively missed a trick in my opinion not having applied lume indeces similar to the Black Bay Pro (or the Vertex M100). I’m also not a fan of the whole faux patina lume either personally. Give me stark white! I’m normally a fan of negative space on a dial but agree the proportions are a little off with this one. Tudor normally have whole paragraphs on their dials but here we’ve got 3 lines of text! It’s not an issue for me (like I said, negative space is something I quite like) but I can see how it wouldn’t be to a lot of peoples taste. The price is a bit more than I’d personally like to pay but it is cheaper than the Black Bay 58 and you’re getting the same in-house movement plus a clasp with on the fly adjustment. The Ranger is obviously considerably cheaper than it’s Rolex big brother (not that you can get a 39mm Explorer at retail anymore) but the watch I think it’s actually most comparable to is the Omega Railmaster (painted indeces, fully brushed case and bracelet) and that is almost double the price (although does come with METAS certified movement). As far as it being boring that’s a criticism that’s levelled at all Explorer style watches I think 😂 An Explorer or field watch is like a pair of sensible shoes or a pair of jeans or a reasonablly priced family car, none of these things are supposed to be exciting. They’re a tool to do a job, they’re supposed to be boring 😂 For me the fantasy I’m buying when I consider one of these sorts of watches is that while it is boring it accompanies you on your adventures. Be it exploring north Greenland, summiting Everest or braving the local supermarket on a busy Saturday 😂

I found one last Saturday- probably the only one in the city. Anyway, I like the minimalist printed dial. The lume diff is not that noticeable and may have been intentional. I'm losing around a second a day which is excellent. Otherwise, I prefer the understated luxury. I know I have a great watch on. I don't need a stranger's compliment to reinforce that or thieves to notice my excellent taste

I was thinking you were being tough on Tudor until you mentioned Hamilton. Yes, you’re right, we should expect more from Tudor with this field watch. But since you mentioned Hamilton, it makes me think I doubt Tudor could make a field watch that I would like more than my Hamilton Khaki Field.

I’m really hoping other color ways come out for this. I like the size and smooth sided bracelet. I wish they would yellow or white the lume a bit more because the greenish look is a little odd. Also, hope the quick adjust clasp comes to all the models. I’ve had my eye on a 58 for a longgg time and that clasp would seal the deal for me.

Isn't it nice on some level to be able to buy a watch with a plain dial? I wonder if Marie Kondo approves. It's got a good power reserve, a robust movement, super easy to read the time, and it's pretty accurate - sounds like the perfect watch...for me. I have an 8 inch wrist so even the 39mm works. The hand color differential is odd. Lastly, I enjoy your reviews.

Tried it on today. Something about the bracelet didn’t feel right: too sharp and also a bit light and cheap feeling which really surprised me from Tudor. I noticed out of the 3 Rangers in the display case, one of them had an hour hand which clearly a different colour to the other 2. Maybe they had production problems getting the lume consistent? 🤔 The salesman said it was probably because it was right next to the light inside, shining directly onto it. 🤷🏻‍♂️

No fear and fair play! On top of that, you never approach a review looking for something wrong, which I really really really appreciate!

THANK YOU! You are the only reviewer I have seen comment on the sharpness of the bracelet! This is the main reason I returned it after owning it for a weekend. I literally cut myself on the corner of the clasp! It's like they have had all new tooling then forgotten to hand finish it.

It's great to see you're not biased about this watch. I'm really sick and tired of people talking about the difference in between logos in the crown and dial. Nobody but you mentions that regarding Tudor. Thank you for another great review and regards from Spain.

Personally, I prefer the 41mm Heritage Ranger with its Tudor Rose logo and dial text. I actually use it as a field watch in my work, which it has done with aplomb. It has a basic movement that is cheap to service, bears its scuffs and scratches proudly and, with its drilled lugs, is a strap monster. The new 39mm Ranger is definitely more of a ‘desk fieldie’. I like it, nonetheless.

I agree with you 100% about the Tudor rose on the dial. It would look so much better than the shield.

Omg Russell… ALMOST 20K!!! LETS GOOOOO! I hope this video pushes you over that 19.9K hump!

Why this channel still doesn’t have 100k

I disagree with your review findings. You cant compare the ranger with the black bay. Its a 50 % difference in price. I think the plain look is the plan. I see no problem with the printed lume. The 39mm size I think is great for a man. Give the dial good legibility. Id say maybe it should be slightly cheaper bust aside from that I think its pretty good value for money. You criticise the plainess but admit its a tool watch. Normally plain and tool watch are in the same check boxes. I think your review is a bit overthought

Complaining about a field watch for having a plain dial seems a bit silly. Its a tool first.

This kind of honesty (without intentionally trying to be controversial) is what I come here to get. I hadn't even noticed the mismatched hands lume vs. the indices. I don't like the colour much. Give me white, or even the tan lume of the BB Pro. You called said it well with the blocky Vertex numeral comparison. That would have been a game changer if they had made all the markers out of the ceramic lume from the BB Pro. It surely would have gotten a better lume score. It sure would have given it a modern twist, without ruining the overall vintage aesthetic. Thanks for calling out the sharp edge of the bracelet. I hadn't heard that. The negative space doesn't bother me much, but this is one time where Chronometer Officially Certified would have been appreciated. I get it though, they were trying to go for that vintage Ranger dial, which looked like that. I am fine with a 39mm field watch, and wish Rolex had continued on with the brilliant fitting 39mm Explorer. However, 38mm would have been excellent. I do love something like the 38mm Seiko SPB155 Alpinist, which even wears well on my 18.4cm wrist. I don't think 36 is needed as much with the Black Bay 36 line available already. A 38 would have filled in perfectly between the BB36 and BB41. Tudor, please roll that T-fit clasp out across all of your tool watch models (anything with Black Bay in the name that's not got it now). That would be a great differentiator from a lot of brands. As always, I love your wife's comments. Always good for a laugh, and she's not often wrong.

I love your channel, I've been subscribed for a long time. My only criticism would be regarding the "dictatorship of small wrists", a larger watch may not be perfect for your wrist size, you may even prefer a smaller one, but this is not a defect of the watch but a characteristic. Teddy Baldassarre also has a small wrist and reviews watches of various sizes, but he doesn't criticize the size of the watches, he just reports that such a dimension restricts the use to wrists smaller than the measurement "X", for example. A much more comprehensive approach. That would be my complaint, but I love your channel and its craziness, keep up the great work.

This is the only watch channel that I feel is sincerely original. Props to your perspective, personality and editing style. Such a breath of fresh air.

I have the 41mm Ranger and I love it!!!!! My 7" wrist handles the larger size just fine. Looking at the new watch....I do like the bracelet, but the shield and the lower word RANGER are just okay. The red seconds hands on the old watch gives my watch a little pop and on the new watch, the tip is more like a fizzle. The in-house movement with the 70hr reserve is fabulous!!!!! The price jump is only $50 over the older model. Now that I think of it....I may breakdown and get the newer watch.....

Timing, I JUST bought the previous 41mm version of the Ranger. I'd been watching them for 6 months or so and values had been low. Just as they were starting to go up I was able to snag mine. I could tell by the strap adjustment that the previous owner had smaller wrists than mine and likely that's why he moved it on. Anywayz, it fits me perfectly and I'm really loving it, but I think you're right just shrinking this down, adding the new movement & bracelet would have been all that was needed. I have to think that the lume issue and bracelet sharpness are probably just teething pains and won't continue long term.

Really enjoyed this review, thanks! I was totally underwhelmed when this released. Too plain, too big, too expensive for what you're actually getting - the only light at the end of the tunnel is Tudor are fitting this clasp to more references (as we hoped and expected!). If/when this trickles down to the BB58 I may have to buy another one! I sold my BB58blue as I could just not get it to sit comfortably on my wrist.

hello from italy, I bought this tudor a month ago to give myself a gift and I didn't want to spend more than three thousand euros, I fell in love as soon as I saw it in the window and tried it. I agree that they could do something more on the dial, make it more valuable. I have 21cm of wrist and it fits me perfect. nice review you have secured a member

The best thing about this watch is the clasp… as it will likely be on the bb58 within a year- and that will make the bb58 pretty perfect in my eyes

We all have different tastes. I'm currently wearing my Seiko Land Tortoise, and I think it looks so much better. Reliable, and accurate enough for my watch game.

It's dangerous using the word @boring@ with watches, as most of the guru and forum junkie favourites are boring three handers with no date. The Ranger, on the other hand, is a work of art. Its goldilocks size of 39mm with under 12mm height and 47mm lug to lug make it super comfortable to wear. It's the clearest watch I have ever seen. The bubble sapphire and fine chamfering actually made it beautifully made close up. Despite having many bling watch, this is the go to watch for most of my days and travel. It's so easy to wear, looks so cool and feels good. It really grows on you.

As far as legibility goes put this next to a new explorer with white gold indices I know which one I’d rather have in the “field”

I was super excited when this one was announced. I've always been a fan of the Ranger look (love it's simplicity, love the arrowhead hour hand), and had cost effectively scratched that itch with the Islander ISL-54 (a watch I LOVE!). On the previous Ranger release, the straight bar end links were a bit too tooly I have to say, and I agree that it was too big, so was doubly excited about this one being 39mm with proper end links. But then I heard they used an in house movement, and pre-cringed, bracing myself for the price. I might be in the minority here, but I would've preferred if they used a ETA/Sellita and kept the price down (that's historically the point of the Tudor brand). Doing that might have kept this in a price range where I might have grabbed one, but at this price, for this type of watch I can't really justify it. And good catch on the hands not color matching the markers! I haven't seen any other reviews catch that! Thanks for another great review Russell!!!!

I wasn't a fan of this watch when I first saw it, but I liked the price. But the more I see it the more it's growing on me. But the hate it's getting could potentially make me get a different watch, but really how many people know anything about Tudor outside of the internet? I mean it's Tudor it's not going to be junk. Either way I'm going this one or a Royal or a black bay diver with the black or red bezel. I only have $400 saved up so I have time to decide.

I have a 34mm Tudor Ranger. The lume no longer works but it still keeps great time and looks great. This watch should be 36mm. That would be the perfect size. Also they need to not use aged color hands and markers. Make it in white and let it age gracefully on it's own.

Spot on review, but you missed the coloring issue. I hate the greenish-yellow color of the hands and numbers/indices. I would have quickly bought one if they were white (i.e. Sinn 556a).

Take a shot of whisky every time he says “I appreciate “ I’m now very drunk. Subscribed

@8:38 it's amazing how similar they are and yet the explorer is miles, light years away the better looking one.

Ok, I came here ready to slag you for delivering what I thought was going to be just another hit piece on Tudor, I love them and own the BB58 and a 79820 "Tiger" chrono myself, so I was ready to fight!! Then I watched and you are exactly right on all points. Although Tudor certainly won't to listen to us, I agree, bring back the 2014 Ranger in 38mm, and give it a quality bracelet like you said. Then we could have a proper "People's Explorer" which is kind of the space the original Ranger was built for.

I found that the Omega seamaster 300 bracelet is also sharp on the edges and kind of uncomfortable

Great review, although I feel sorry for the owner! I agree with most of you criticisms, but I actually like the lack of text on the dial, I can't stand some of the unnecessary garbage printed on watch dials.

Great points about the "Till duh" 🙌

I like the size, but I agree that it should have raised or applied markers. And I definitely think the word "Ranger" should be in readable size, not in microscopic print. That would take up a bit more of all that blank space on the lower half of the dial.

Think my B&R Vintage blows this away and is a grand less. However I'd still be impressed if I saw someone with this because its not a Rolex. Great review.

£2000 for a field watch it’s a total contradiction. watch dealer once told me about a soldier who wanted an automatic field watch to take to Afghanistan. Dealer told him Automatic watches won’t stand up to heavy military use using automatic weapons. Dealer said buy a G shock . This is a field watch for people who can’t read a map or use a compass, just as Submariner for people who can’t swim.

why do i need a luxury watch review from Fred?

It's my first time here and i love the way you presented yourself. It's like i'm sitting beside a close friend who love to review watch the fun way! I've enjoyed this video. Keep up the great work!

💯!!!! Everything you said.. I love the 2014 watch styling, bring it back.. size it down. I want the Tudor rose 🌹 & raised markers. They were SOOO CLOSE!! UUggh

Without handling the bracelet I can’t comment on it. But every design choice you didn’t like, I did. I really like this watch

Cheers Russ. Think I'll wait for the re release of this release which is a re release of the one they released before.

Have to agree with you on the dial. Printed numbers and markers just don't do it for me at that price.

“Ranger” on the dial all by itself. Lone Ranger.

Bring back the 2014 dial. Make it 36 to 38mm. On the new bracelet. And I’d have gone running to the AD. Spot on mate.

I rather like it. Simple, modern, and sophisticated looking. It can be your one and only luxury watch. And 39mm is a perfect size.

I hope Tudor comes out with a 36mm version soon and other color ways. White, blue, and champagne dials would be handsome.

It's a classic Ranger tool watch. On the internet, people always have something to complain about. That's when it's time to go outside or leave KZfaq. Petty irrelevant elements of design, (too much negative dial space?) it's a field watch. Gosh, this younger generation never faced a challenge in their life. and it shows what they think it important today. So soft.

I thought you malled that Tudor ranger, I didn't think it was that bad, however I'm still waiting to get hands on with it ,and you have valid points

Man, you nailed this review. Perfect dismount! There is too much space in 39mm. If it was 36mm it would not be a problem. Thought the same about the bracelet.

Great review, crazy editing :) Agree on the case size 38 would be better but I feel like 36 would be even greater considering that the original was made in 34mm.

The markers are the same colour, there is just more of the illumination material on the hands!

Lume on the hands of mine matches the indices. Perfect simple everyday for me.

When I watch the video to the end, I have to say, your wife is REALLY smart! :)

Great video! I always look forward to "What the wife says".

I'm agree with you for the printed dial... ...i've the same opinion between my Seiko Skx009 and my Citizen Ny0040... ...the Citizen dial looks better (more gorgeous/luxurious) with metallic index than the printed Seiko dial !!!

Ooh, that bracelet on the BB58.

I've got the 41mm Heritage Ranger, and aside from the size and COSC certified movement, I feel like this watch is a bit of a step back. They eliminated one of the most tooly features of the Ranger: the drilled lugs.

I just wish it had been in a 36-38mm case, Rose logo, and full red on the seconds hand... Great review, as usual.

The only complication I would want is the date. Don’t need day and it’s ugly.

For the price that they charge, Tudor should have at least had a COSC certification for the ETA movement. Speaking of it, it appears that none of the Tudor watches have chronometer-cedrtified movements.

Super review Russ,i do own the RANGER, I'm not a watch expert but honest opinion,the Ranger is a cracking watch, keeps cracking time, strong, good strap, see the face clearly,and looks pretty smart . I'm happy with it.

I've tried this on in two different shops. Its really really cool on, its going to kick to the curve my Longines HC /RADO Captain Cook and my favourite Seiko Special edition Alpinist.... I like it.

I went to see it in person at my local ad and I was extremely underwhelmed! There is just nothing special about it in terms of quality, design or craftsmanship what so ever. If it was in the £800-1200 price bracket, I would say it is okay (not good but not terrible)… at this price point I find it to be a poor show. I love Tudor as brand, but they can do so much better

I really appreciate you being honest about this watch without hurting the owner or Tudor for that matter. It's reviews like this that keeps us all in the game. I hope the heat has settled down over there, the news said it was pretty terrible. Be well my friend.

Ha! Grrreat review, dood 👊! THX! And compliments to your wife - she said it all, so could as well have been a 5 sec review 😁.

I fail to see the problem with this watch. I tried it on and immediately liked it .. I’d have bought it if it were 40 or 41mm .. 39mm is too small for me. But it is a damn nice watch.

Excellent review! I guess the big dial with a thin bezel makes it look even bigger than the measurements call for. Definately with you on the bracelet, there should not be any sharp edges for a high end piece. PS. First time seen one of your reviews, but have anyone said to you that you sort of look like Malcom McDowell in Clockwork Orange? The only reason I said it, is in some of your facial expressions, I see the resemblance from the movie. Anyway mate, great vid!

The best review of Tudor Ranger I have ever seen. You got the points.

Movement isn't in house, it is designed by Tudor, made by Kenissi who is owned partly by Chanel. I do not know why everyone calls them in house when even on the Tudor website it is described as "manufacture" which is different from in house.

The best part is the non faux rivets on the bracelet.

You are very good in content and production

Should have lead with your wife’s review. I really wanted this watch until I saw it. So close to greatness

I like the siplicity of this watch. I got mine (on the natostrap) two weeks ago and I wear nearly every day. Yes, it´s an expensive watch and maybe it will not be recognized like other watches, but I know what I got on my wrist an I like it very much. But I like your review too and I understand your opinion. Greetings from munich...

Looked at one yesterday at A.D. you hit the nail on the head. The dial looks cheap and not like a £2400 watch. Great review 👍

Vertex cannot be compared to Tudor. Vertex, and I like the Vertex, costs the same price with a generic movement and there are plenty of people who question the value of the Vertex. Of course we all like what we like. I am grateful there's are so many awesome brands.

What I really don’t like is the font used for the numbers, they look like they were taken out of a children’s coloring book.

The 34mm Ranger looks absolutely gorgeous. If Tudor made it that size and under £2000 it would be a hit

Excellent review! I totally understand (and appreciate) the general positivity of your channel, and the KZfaq watch review community in more broadly. However, it does feel like a lot of people I generally like have started to slip from "I'm not going to be too ruthless with my opinion because everyone likes different things" into producing reviews that are borderline advertisements. I don't mean this to cheer on negativity, I just think you're continuing to walk the line of honesty and positivity. Again, excellent review!

Good review. I have the 41mm and the 39mm, both are good in their own way. My usual daily wearer is a Submariner and its dial is cluttered in comparison. I also own the 114270 and that dial is just right. The problem I found with my Hamilton field watch, is lug to lug it is a bit too long. Likewise the Longines Greenlander. All a bit of a compromise, I haven't found the perfect watch yet, but will keep looking.

36mm is the size everyone is lusting over e.g Rolex Explorer...BUT Tudor has a rep for making different sized watches e.g the Black Bay series has a bunch of different sizes ( 36 , 41, 31...) so maybe we'll get a 36mm soon....

What about the 50th anniversary of my 1st club camp, surely a watch should be brought out to celebrate.

Tudor must be one of the most overprized/rated watches in it's price range...

If I am wearing a watch in the field for an extended time I don’t want to worry about one of my watch’s indices coming loose. This actually happened to me while I was in the Army. I just had to deal with the index rattling around my watch face. I MUCH PREFER than everything is printed on the Ranger.

Thanks for the honesty. Loved the fast pace of this review!

Great video Russ. I'm a big Tudor fanboy but this one doesn't do it for me at all, as I said on the A Blog To Watch Podcast last week. I've been offered an opportunity to get hands on with one soon and who knows I may change my mind, but I somehow doubt it.

second most hyped watch after rolex