Are the bracelet links too sharp-edged on the Ranger ?
When the latest Speedmaster was released, some complained that its case and bracelet had much sharper edges than the previous model. Do we have the same here ?
I never had any issue with my Tudor BlackBay 58, but I heard the point somewhere on YT and could not help noticing these sharp angles when I tried the Ranger at an AD last Saturday. Was fine for 5 minutes on the wrist, but I wonder if Ranger owners have found it uncomfortable ?
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Hervé
Three-handler, no complications kind of guy Been into watches since 2012, took me 10 years to finally know what I like in a watch
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I saw a couple of YouTube reviewers mention this as well. I really think this one belongs on a strap so I am not as worried about it. However, I have thought about getting the bracelet and selling it.
I still do hope to try out the bracelet and judge for myself. I could keep it if it is comfortable, but I find most bracelets uncomfortable.
I've heard that they are sharper than the bb pros and the bb 58
Have barely taken it off for the past month and have never thought that. Saw the Mad Watch Collector mention it and thought he was making it up. But maybe his was. Yeah they're more rounded on a black bay but that's it, it's not even a thing.
The bracelet is top drawer. But then again, I like the rivets on my BB58!
Whether it belongs on the strap or not is completely subjective. I like both personally but each to their own.
I just bought this watch on the bracelet b/c that was what the AD had. I'm generally not a bracelet guy so I am probably not the best to ask. However, I think it is a good bracelet for the price. Definitely better than a cheapo bracelet on a Seiko or something but not as good as the bracelet on my IWC Ingenieur. I think the clasp is nowhere as good as my IWC clasp either. With that being said, I don't find the bracelet uncomfortable. The clasp is a bit sharp to the touch if you run your finger over it but I don't notice it on my wrist. One interesting issue is that the links are bigger on the Ranger than on my IWC so it is harder to dial in the fit even with the T-fit clasp. The smaller links on the IWC bracelet help me hit the sweet spot better so that I am more in the middle of the clasp adjustment range. On the Ranger bracelet, I could really use a half link but there are none so I can't take full advantage of the range in the T-fit clasp. The watch was too tight most of the time with 4 links removed but a bit loose most of the time with 3 links removed. The T-fit clasp helps but is not a perfect solution. I have a 6.75 inch wrist. I may sell the bracelet. We will see. I have yet to order any straps yet but the plan is to mostly wear the Ranger on a strap.