July 8, 1952. The North Greenland Expedition, a team of British scientists and naval personnel, set sail from Deptford, a town on the Thames River in London, on a two-year journey designed to study the ice sheets that covered the region throughout the year.
They were all wearing Oyster Prince watches on their wrists. For the first time in its history, TUDOR wanted to test its self-winding and water-resistant watch in the coldest of climates.
This year, 70 years after the courageous and daring adventures, the "Ranger" was completed as a tool watch that conveys the pioneering spirit of the past.
The Arabic numerals 3, 6, 9, and 12, the beige hour markers with index luminescent paint, and the grained matte black dial that brings these details clearly to life. This design work is coveted by those who love vintage watches.
The 39mm diameter case is also very attractive. Based on the matte satin finish characteristic of tool watches, the inner edge of the bezel and other key areas have been polished.
The steel three-ring bracelet has a quick-adjust clasp function for self-adjustment. Other straps include fabric and hybrid straps made by Julien Faure, a company that has been a family business in Saint-Etienne, France for over 150 years.
The movement is the manufacture caliber "MT5402", which is Swiss certified as a chronometer.
Design, technology, and price. When it comes to a tool watch that has all three, there is none other than the Ranger.
The timeless design of the Ranger. The crown is decorated with TUDOR's signature rose flower motif. The price is very attractive for a manufacture caliber.¥371,800
