Tudor Ranger Owner Review : Simple, functional and precise

Context of purchase: I acquired the ranger (m79950-0001) for my 20th birthday. I was looking for a watch to wear every day, adapted to my lifestyle, capable of making me dream and which ticked a series of characteristics. While trying on several timepieces in store, I ended up coming across the Tudor Ranger. It ticked all my criteria: Swiss manufacture, timepiece with a historical anecdote, robust, versatile, quality and discreet movement. The Ranger was released on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the British North Greenland Expedition. Although it is not exactly the model that was used during the expedition, the history of the Ranger is no less fascinating. Dimensions: The Ranger has a diameter of 39mm. With my 18cm wrist, I had no problem with the size of the case. The Ranger falls very well on my wrist. I find its dimensions very well proportioned. As an indication, its lug width measures 47.7mm. Design: The watch is almost entirely made of brushed steel, with the exception of a thin line around the dial (surely one of my favorite details). This choice of not having a lot of polished steel makes the Ranger coherent. It thus asserts its look of a functional tool watch and its taste for adventure. The Ranger has never been so prepared for adventure thanks to its design, its robust movement and its T-fit bracelet that allows it to adapt to needs. However, it is no less versatile and thus allows you to face a more formal meeting in the morning, to go hiking in the afternoon and to read the time when returning home in the evening thanks to effective luminescence. The dial is a matte black color with the only inscriptions: Tudor, Geneva, Ranger and the shield. The indexes are painted in a cream color that tends towards cream/yellow. The simplicity of the dial brings out all its little details even more: domed sapphire crystal, red second hand tip, reflections of the hands and the bezel rim. I didn't like the color of the indexes the first time I saw it. But over the months, I realize that this color is becoming endearing. The more I see it, the more I appreciate it. All in all, it makes for a charming dial, extremely readable and very functional. I appreciate the fact that the dial is not cluttered, this makes it functional and pleasant to use throughout the day. What I also like is the humility of this piece. It does not attract attention and therefore does not attract theft. It has no other pretension than to satisfy the owner (no social status, no extravagance). Even the COSC certificate is not displayed on the dial, which lightens it and makes the watch more readable. Also note that the Ranger is water-resistant to 10 bar/100 m and has a screw-down crown. Movement: The movement is a self-winding mechanical movement with a bidirectional rotor system. It is the COSC-certified MT5402 manufacture caliber from Tudor. I will add a nuance to the term "manufacture": it is a movement produced by Kenissi, whose shareholders are Tudor and Chanel in particular. On this subject, everyone sees noon at their door. The caliber is more precise (-2 to +4 sec/day) than the COSC standards (-4 to +6 sec/day). In use, this translates into a movement that is very pleasant to wind, both in terms of sound and sensations. The watch turns out to be very precise. Conclusion: Finally, my general feeling is positive. It is a watch that goes straight to the essentials. I love wearing it and handling it. The finishes are top notch and its simplicity, although sometimes criticized, is the very essence of this timepiece. This simple design highlights all the little details that can be admired for hours. You might wonder if today the only use of a watch is not to measure the time you spend admiring it. It is a functional and versatile tool watch that can cope with any situation.