Okay, here’s my attempt to channel that “seasoned blogger sharing practical experiences” vibe, keeping it real and avoiding fancy jargon:
## Tudor Ranger Lug to Lug: My Hands-On Experience
Alright folks, so I recently got my hands on a Tudor Ranger, a watch I’d been eyeing for a while. I really dug the vintage vibes, but I’m also a strap fanatic. The first thing I always do when I get a new watch is mess around with the straps, see what works, what doesn’t. And that, of course, meant figuring out the lug to lug situation.
So, straight out of the box, I grabbed my trusty digital calipers. I’ve had these things for years, they’re not fancy, but they get the job done. First thing I did was carefully measure the distance between the lugs. Now, Tudor claims it’s a 20mm lug width. But you know how it is, sometimes things aren’t exactly as advertised.
Turns out, it was pretty spot on. My calipers showed a consistent 20.0mm, maybe with a tiny, tiny fraction of a millimeter wiggle room. Good start!
Next up, the lug to lug length. This is where things get interesting. The official Tudor website doesn’t always spell this out, and it’s crucial for figuring out how the watch will actually wear on your wrist. Too long, and it can overhang. Too short, and it can look a little lost.
Now, getting an accurate lug to lug measurement can be a little tricky because of the curve of the case. I basically held the calipers against the outermost points of the lugs, making sure to keep them parallel to each other. It took a few tries to get a reading I was confident in.
And the result? My measurements put the lug to lug length at approximately 47mm. Give or take a hair, depending on how you’re holding the calipers.
- Why does this matter? Well, knowing the lug to lug is essential for understanding how the watch will sit on your wrist. It’s a key factor in determining if a watch is a good fit, regardless of the case diameter.
So, with the lug width and lug to lug sorted, the real fun began: strap experimentation!
I started with a classic leather strap. I have a bunch of 20mm leather straps, and it was easy enough to swap out the original Tudor bracelet (which, by the way, is pretty darn good). The leather gave it a dressier, more vintage feel.
Next, I tried a NATO strap. This is where the lug to lug really came into play. Some NATOs can add a bit of bulk, and if the lug to lug is already on the long side, it can make the watch wear even larger. Luckily, the 47mm lug to lug on the Ranger wasn’t too bad, and the NATO worked surprisingly well.
I even experimented with a couple of different types of rubber straps. These gave the Ranger a sportier, more casual vibe. Again, the 20mm lug width made it easy to find options.
My conclusion? The Tudor Ranger is a strap monster! The 20mm lug width and manageable 47mm lug to lug make it incredibly versatile. You can dress it up, dress it down, and everything in between. Just be mindful of the thickness of your straps, especially if you’re going with a NATO or something bulky. I found the watch to be very comfortable on the wrist.
Hopefully, this little rundown helps anyone else who’s considering a Tudor Ranger or just wants to know more about the lug to lug situation. Happy strap swapping!
