Introduction
Launched in the 1960s and produced in its now-vintage form until the late 1980s, the Tudor Ranger was a robust field watch inspired by its cousin, the Rolex Explorer. Re-introduced in 2014, the Ranger’s role in Tudor’s history as a sports watch watchmaker cannot be overlooked. Sporting a 34mm stainless steel Rolex-signed case, caseback, crown, and bracelet, the Ranger’s construction was infamously robust for its day. Featuring a black dial with a 12-6-9 dial arrangement and a cyclops lens over its date window, the Ranger ref. 9050/0 offered an additional and valuable utility that the time-only Explorer and its predecessor time-only Ranger variants did not feature - a date display. With its unique shovel hands holding plenty of lume, the Ranger proved to be a popular watch with its fantastic versatility, sturdy construction, and sleek aesthetic ensuring that it would remain truly timeless – something that we can attest to given the proliferation of its design in modern horology.
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Grade
V 8.5
Status
Vetted & Approved
Included
Watch Only
Est. value range
$4,000 – $6,000
The Details
Brand
Tudor
Dimensions
34mm x 11.5
Model
Ranger
Movement
Automatic ETA cal. 2484
Reference
9050/0
Bracelet
Stainless steel Oyster bracelet
Year
1969
Condition
Very good
Material
Stainless steel
Included
Watch only
Dial Color
Black
THE DIAL
Featuring a black dial with its iconic 12-6-9 arrangement and its large cyclops window, the Ranger's dial is wonderfully utilitarian and legible. Additionally, this example's lume are all evenly colored white a light creamy patina.
THE CONSTRUCTION
With its Rolex-signed construction, the 34mm Ranger is a wonderfully robust timepiece that will certainly feel familiar on the wrists of vintage watch collectors.
TIMING MACHINE READOUT
This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.
Condition
Watch is in very good to excellent condition. Case shows some light wear and has previously been polished. The dial is near-mint and shows nicely aged luminous on the dial and hands. The folded bracelet has light stretch and has 12 links total.
Our Perspective
Produced from the 1960s until the 1980s, the Ranger played an important role in the development of Tudor's reputation as a robust sports watch maker - a reputation that has stuck with Tudor well into the modern day.
Justin Gruenberg
Co-founder
