Fine Watches
Fine Watches
Ranger, reference 7996/0 Montre bracelet en acier avec date | Stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet Vers 1966 | Circa 1966
Lot Closed
September 29, 12:03 PM GMT
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 EUR
Lot Details
Description
Tudor
Ranger, reference 7996/0
Montre bracelet en acier avec date |
Stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet
Vers 1966 |
Circa 1966
Cadran: noir
Calibre: cal. 2484 automatique, 25 rubis
Boîtier: acier, fond vissé
Numéro de boîtier: 550'612
Fermoir: bracelet Rolex Oyster en acier et boucle déployante
Dimensions: 34.5 mm, circonférence du bracelet approx. 170 mm
Signé: boîtier, cadran et mouvement
Ecrin: non
Papiers: non
Accessoires: aucun
Dial: black
Calibre: cal. 2484 automatic, 25 jewels
Case: stainless steel, screw-down back
Case number: 550'612
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp
Size: 34.5 mm, bracelet circumference approx. 170 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: none
Poids brut 63.90 g |
Gross weight 63.90 g
The history of the Ranger dates back to 1929 when Hans Wilsdorf registered the name, just three years after the creation of Tudor. As a true visionary, Mr. Wilsdorf wanted a name that represented the adventure and a wrist companion that would be robust and reliable to accompany its wearer. As such, in the early years, it was not used for a dedicated model but on some different references. The 1952 British North Greeland expedition was a turning point in the history of the Ranger. Tudor equipped their members with Oyster Prince watches. Though the pieces did not bear Ranger on their dials, they captured the essence of the name. A few years later, in the mid 1960’s, Tudor finally launched its first official Ranger model with a very similar aesthetic to the Rolex Explorer that was highly popular after the conquest of the Mount Everest in 1953. Unlike the Rolex model, the Tudor Ranger was available without or with a date indication, like the present lot. After 1969, Tudor completely replaced the Rose by the Shield as the logo of the brand, further enhancing its robust image.
This lot presents all the distinctive characteristics of the model, with a black matte dial and Explorer indexes as well as the date in red. Its 34.5 mm slim case on Oyster bracelet confers the watch an unparalleled comfort.
The Reference 7996 is the original Oysterdate Ranger dial with a date indication. It had a very short production run in the mid 1960’s. Similarly to the Rolex 5500 produced during the same period, only a fraction of the Tudor 7996 was fitted with Ranger Explorer dials, dramatically increasing the desirability of this lot.
Rarely appearing at auction, the Ranger offers all the characteristics of a highly collectible vintage watch combining the reliability and sport spirit with an elegant touch, making it perfect for every occasion.