GenTLe Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 There's a preview at Angus' site. Some stolen pics (from metalmickey that got them at pure time): Comparison with the gen: LOL, I still remember when I asked about this at Toro and he replied "I don't think this is gonna be repped" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberscreamer Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 (edited) I have always liked the simple lines and military-looks of the Tudor Ranger line, and although I could easily save for a little while and have the Gen on my wrist in a few months, I would much rather just get one of these and put one of my spare Swiss ETA's inside . Super pumped, thanks for the info! Edited November 25, 2014 by Uberscreamer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 wow - cool ! such a simple watch - should be easy to rep this to perfection. cheers, Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martijnp Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 Great watch! These are too small for my taste tho.. Here a pic of my Tudor Ranger which I sold: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydenM Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 wow - cool ! such a simple watch - should be easy to rep this to perfection. Do they ever get simple reps correct? I find the new watches too big for their design. I prefer the ≈36mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bc1221 Posted November 29, 2014 Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 Been waiting for this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted November 29, 2014 Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 At 41mm not to big not to small IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflash Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 I find the new watches too big for their design. I prefer the ≈36mm +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 Guys I have a whole watch box of vintage manual wind 36's for you! LOL Love the look of these old ones but just to small for my wrists. Bottom right, by the way a watch feast at one of my GTGs................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflash Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 Good grief! Aladdin's cave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydenM Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 Guys I have a whole watch box of vintage manual wind 36's for you! LOL Love the look of these old ones but just to small for my wrists. Bottom right, by the way a watch feast at one of my GTGs................. Is that a rail master bottom right of the box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 No but a sweet piece never the less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzle1 Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 I have put this on my must have list! Was at a local jewellers over the weekend and just by shear chance I had on my BB. The jeweller caught a glance of it and gave me the latest Tudor catalogue. He told me that they were the only authorised stockist in the area and would be able to service my BB if required. I wasn't brave enough to try on a Ranger whilst there, mainly due to the fact I didn't want to hand over or take off my rep in store. I was only in there to get the Mrs some earrings for Christmas but I may have to go back to try on the Ranger for size and reassure myself that it is something I HAVE to have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pannyman04 Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 OK has anybody bought one of these? I quite fancy one (slightly overpriced though they are) but worry about the quality of the rep bund strap and the apparent difficulty in getting hold of a gen one. Also worry about the strap size as I generally need something larger than standard (by about 10-15mm). If anyone has bought one maybe they could put their hand up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzle1 Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 OK has anybody bought one of these? I quite fancy one (slightly overpriced though they are) but worry about the quality of the rep bund strap and the apparent difficulty in getting hold of a gen one. Also worry about the strap size as I generally need something larger than standard (by about 10-15mm). If anyone has bought one maybe they could put their hand up? +1 more strap options needed and a price drop before the masses commit!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pannyman04 Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 (edited) Well, mine arrived. A few immediate thoughts: 1) Size is pretty good - I would have preferred 42 or 43mm but this is a reasonable size on my 8in wrist. It actually wears bigger than you'd expect - see the comparison with the Panerai (41mm vs 44mm) and the optical illusion alongside the 42mm vintage Blancpain - theoretically bigger but the Blancpain wears much smaller than the Tudor. Probably not one for the thin-wristed. 2) The supplied strap is utter pants - it looks the part in the web pics, but up close it's cheap looking / cheap feeling leather, uncomfortable and a shade too short. Deployant clasp is razor sharp and 18mm at the clasp so can't really be used with standard 22mm straps which are usually either straight, or taper to 20mm. Fail. 3) The watch itself is lovely. Comparing to pics of the gen (not having one to hand ...) I can't fault it (could be my lack of attention to detail) but really - it looks fantastic. Lume seems modest, but par for the course by rep standards. Too much hassle to mod though as you'd have to do the numbers. One to live with. 4) Haven't checked timekeeping yet as it only arrived three hours ago. It came in less than a week from Toro with no issues. Movement winds just a little rough, screw down crown likewise isn't as smooth as I'm sure the gen is but it looks the part, sets accurately and feels very secure. Hands are great and overall the feeling is one of real satisfaction. I need to find a friend who has good relations with a Rolex/Tudor dealer and can source me a gen camouflage strap, that would be the business I think and all but indistinguishable from the gen. (Any takers here willing to nab me one?) Apologies for the pic quality, these are iPhone shots taken late this afternoon in poor light. Strap is an old Jurgens one from Germany that I've probably had for 15 years, seen duty on some cool pilot watches over the years. Edited January 21, 2015 by Pannyman04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenTLe Posted January 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Thanks Panny ! Nice review and nice watch. Still I think it's a robbery at that price... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchiHH Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Congrats, nice watch Big dial makes it look bigger. Did you measure the diameter of dial and bezel? Sent from iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pannyman04 Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Did you measure the diameter of dial and bezel? Just did. 41mm as per gen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pannyman04 Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Mesh anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pannyman04 Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Or a black Bund strap (forgot I had this in 22mm!). I like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pannyman04 Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 (edited) Better pics: Edited January 21, 2015 by Pannyman04 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchiHH Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 This watch is very versatile with different straps. sent from iPhone using tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberscreamer Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Looks super classy on that black bund, no doubt. I think it looks much better on that than the gen camel brown or camo bunds. I have no idea why they would not have released the gen on a black bund, but that was their choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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