Stainless Steel TUDOR RANGER Swiss Made Watch

This TUDOR RANGER watch has a 39mm satin-finished steel case with a 12.0mm thickness. It features a black round domed dial with a domed sapphire crystal. There are luminescent Arabic numerals at the 3, 6, 9 and 12 o'clock and the silver toned hour and minute hands are treated with a reflective luminescent finish. The seconds hand is also tipped with red. The domed sapphire crystal contains a self-winding automatic mechanical movement with bidirectional rotor system (Manufacture Calibre MT5402 (COSC) with a power reserve of approximately 70 hours. It includes a screw-down winding crown in steel with the TUDOR rose in relief and is waterproof to 100m (330 ft). A steel bracelet with three links and a folding clasp with the TUDOR “T-fit” safety catch is attached. Comes with the original box, user manual and 2 extra links. Original purchase date Feb 24, 2024. Model #79950, serial number 528A5H5. Year of production 2023. 

The Ranger model was launched to mark the 70th anniversary of the British North Greenland Expedition. It is a tool watch celebrating the spirit of the daring adventure, complete with Manufacture Calibre MT5402, a 39-millimetre case and a clasp with rapid adjustment system. The Ranger model respects the aesthetic standards established in the course of its history, especially its dial with Arabic numerals at 3, 6, 9, and 12 o'clock, whilst incorporating new state-of-the-art technical elements. It continues, within the TUDOR collection, the tradition of the expedition watch.

In 2022, to mark the 70th anniversary of the British North Greenland Expedition, Tudor launched the Ranger model, a tool watch celebrating the spirit of this daring adventure, complete with Manufacture Calibre MT5402, a 39mm case, and a clasp with a rapid adjustment system. The history of the Ranger name dates back much further than the British North Greenland Expedition. Although the TUDOR watches used by its members from 1952 to 1954 never bore this inscription on their dials, subsequent Ranger models have perpetuated the concept of the expedition watch, a robust, practical, and affordable instrument, born at TUDOR during this time. The origins of the TUDOR Ranger family date back to 1929. This was the year when Hans Wilsdorf registered the “Ranger” name, just three years after registering the “The TUDOR” trademark. In the years following the registration of Ranger, the name was not used to indicate a model specifically, but instead to add an adventurous touch to certain watches in the TUDOR collection, like with this reference 279 made for the Indian market. 

The Oyster Prince watches used by the members of the British North Greenland Expedition from 1952 to 1954 never bore the Ranger mention on their dials. Subsequent Ranger models however have perpetuated the concept of the expedition watch, a robust, practical, and affordable instrument, born at TUDOR during this time. The Ranger aesthetic standards, Arabic luminescent numerals at 3, 6, 9 and 12 on black dial and arrow hour hand, were established in the 1960's. Offered in various forms throughout their history, Ranger models were available with or without a date, initially featuring the TUDOR rose logo on their dials, which was later replaced by the TUDOR shield logo starting from 1969 onwards. As early as 1973, a version of the Ranger was made with an integrated bracelet under the name “Ranger II”. Introduced in 2014, the Heritage Ranger was a 41 millimeter diameter self-winding watch featuring all the design elements characteristic of the Ranger aesthetics but the Ranger mention at 6 o'clock. The latest Ranger model adheres to the aesthetic standards established throughout the model's history, while incorporating new state-of-the-art technical elements, including a high-performance Manufacture Calibre and a TUDOR “T-fit” clasp.

Every TUDOR watch is assembled and fully tested to TUDOR’s superior standards and at the brand’s watch Manufacture located in Le Locle, Switzerland. This new state-of-the-art facility, which brings together the expertise of watchmakers with the best in production management and automated testing systems, was completed in 2021 after a three-year construction period.

• Stainless Steel
• Gram weight is 141.3
• Measures approximately 8" in length
• Independently appraised value for insurance purposes: $4,520.00 (note: may not reflect selling price)

All items in the Estate Originals Collection are estate pieces created in years gone by. Although this item is in excellent condition, it could have some signs of its age and past enjoyment. The images shown are of the exact item you will receive.