Watch Almanac

Rolex Explorer 40 vs Tudor Ranger

The Tudor Ranger has a 0.5 mm longer lug-to-lug than the Rolex Explorer 40 (47 mm vs 46.5 mm).

The Rolex Explorer 40 has a 1 mm larger case than the Tudor Ranger (40 mm vs 39 mm).

The Tudor Ranger has a 0.4 mm thicker case than the Rolex Explorer 40 (12 mm vs 11.6 mm).

Both suit the same wrists on our fit model (6.5"–7.75").

Lug widths differ (21 mm vs 20 mm), so straps don't swap.

At US retail the Rolex Explorer 40 costs $4,325 more ($8,350 vs $4,025).

On your wrist

Rolex Explorer 40Ideal fit
Wrist flat: 55.1 mmLug-to-lug: 46.5 mm
Tudor RangerIdeal fit
Wrist flat: 55.1 mmLug-to-lug: 47 mm

Side by side

Rolex Explorer 40Tudor Ranger
Reference224270M79950
Case diameter40 mm39 mm
Lug-to-lug46.5 mm47 mm
Thickness11.6 mm12 mm
Lug width21 mm20 mm
Water resistance100 m100 m
MovementRolex 3230 (automatic)Tudor MT5402 (automatic)
Power reserve70 hours70 hours
Crystalsapphiresapphire
StyleField, EverydayField, Everyday
Retail (US)$8,350$4,025