Classic Field! Tudor Heritage Ranger Automatic Watch Review - Perth WAtch #165

Review of this vintage styled field/explorer watch which takes many cues from the Oyster Prince Ranger, featuring an ETA 2824 movement.
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[marktroddyn]

I've owned this watch for several years and wear it regularly. It's a simple watch, but there is something about luxury watches. I can't quite put a finger on it....but it's a solid feeling. Almost heavy, rugged. Dependable. I put it next to my Seikos, which I also like, but this watch just feels solid. I wish I could describe it better. Anyway, I love it

[siamrahman]

Recently picked one up and I cannot stop wearing it. Something about this watch... Absolute perfection, it's just so beautiful, wears super nice and has great wrist presence.

[jeffreybowden]

Not one to gush about any particular watch, because it’s hard finding perfection. The Ranger is very close. Under the radar, perfect size, proposition and symmetry, a well regulated 2824 that Joe the watch guy can fix for reasonable. Every part of it is quality. Wonderful box crystal, a solid well made crown stem, and although the 2 leather band choices are nice, the metal bracelet is to die for.

[dmntuba]

A perfect example of simple yet classy, vintage eloquence. Really luv what Tudor is doing all around.
Wish they would incorporate 24hr time somehow for a feel all field watches should have that feature, but I would gladly live with it😁
Thanks for sharing and keep them coming.

[dariuszwojcik]

Nice review, can I just say that Tudor heavily modified eta 2824 to the point that in my opinion it should be called Tudor 2824 and not eta 2824. There is new balance cock, Triovis fine adjustment mechanism, incabloc shock absorber has been replaced with Kif so a lot of changes to the standard movement found in cheaper watches

[chrisauge]

Thanks for the review...I love Tudor watches. Great job!

[kaisoerfjord]

It is a nice one, the one I’d choose if I could afford this watch. The steel bracelet with its open straight ends I think cheapens the watch, while this tobacco leather band enhances it and enriches it, makes it look its best. So does the green camo strap.

[derekhicks]

Hey Ivan, I've always liked the ranger, and if you don't have 5k for an explorer right though, a 2824 movement in a 2.5k watch is asking a bit much, but it's a tudor, I love the look and you probably won't get mugged for it:)

[jackfyddle]

Great review just ordered one with stainless Steel bracelet

[therustyspoke]

I love the Ranger but I just wish it was a 38mm or less. The dial seems a bit spread out to me but that’s just my opinion. I own three modern Tudors now and would gladly add this if it was smaller with the new slim in house movement.

[timepiecesonabudget]

Excellent review again, Ivan. The reverse buckle on the strap is most likely to avoid snagging on foliage etc. After all, we are talking about a field watch.

[sylvainpaquette]

I love field watch for day to day use. They are boring in a way but I wear them for myself. On this particular watch I just really don't like the hands. I rarely like the hands on a tudor but on a field watch I would had expected something nicer. The rest is nice and well made but the price is a little step compare to nicer alternatives.

[damianscott]

No mention of the deployant clasp in the shape of the Tudor Shield....?

[thomasont]

Very nice tool watch review.
Certainly Tudor on producing this watch based on their heritage / vintage design qualities is expected no less than of Rolex.
The watch's lense are raised domed since the bezel is shorter / lower in height than the thick lense.
Interesting clasp mechanism design.
The watch's box packaging almost outshine the watch itself by the looks of it.

[Gustavo-dhdx]

Very nice review, thank you. I can't see where that watch is worth $2500. I've got an Steinhardt Ocean 2 GMT with a magnificent finish and quality and also the same movement (ETA 2824.2) for €420 or au$750. Greetings from Melbourne

[varanid]

Actually, I got a really nice canvas woven NATO strap with my Sturmanski commemorative watch.

[brynybach]

Love this watch. Love the low key plain and simple classic design. Reminds me of the early Rolex explorer before they went to applied Arabic numerals but with better water resistance and Sapphire glass instead of the old plastic which always got scratched so easily. I have been toying with buying one but when I went to try one on, I couldn't get my hand the the strap (I do have a 8 1/2" wrist). They did say that they could get me a bigger strap though. So do I go for one of these or a new Oris Pointer date with all the same attributes? Decisions, decisions. Keep up the great video. Perhaps you could get an Oris to do a comparison?

[jettenderarora]

I wasn't keen on this model, being more enamoured by the BB however your excellent review has made me seriously reconsider my views . Great video.

[artagain]

Guys, don’t forget that most AD’s will take 20% off the msrp. At $2000, with two straps and a deployant clasp on one, it’s not a bad value for a Tudor any way.

[markusweber]

if i can get it for 1500 Euro used is it good value? At least I will not go down much from there. ETA Movement ok, but that means i do not have to pay 600 Euros for Service like i would with an Explorer 1. I also prefer the Styling of the Tudor over the Explorer but i wish it would also have 39mm (and I am a big Guy) that would better fit its vintage Style.