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The world's most iconic watches have a story behind them and for watch geeks there's nothing more satisfying than wearing a watch with history. Think about some of your favourites. The Omega Speedmaster is famous because Buzz Aldrin wore it during the moon landings. And Tudor's sister company Rolex has the Explorer 1, a watch created after the brand sponsored the first successful ascent of Everest and a direct competitor to the Tudor. The appeal for watch fans is obvious. These great watches played a role in some of history's most exciting moments. And if the watches excelled in tough environments then that is even better. The Tudor Ranger is the Swiss manufacturer's field-tested tool watch. It's been missing from its line-up for a couple of years, so we're pleased to report it's back. The new model marks the 70th anniversary of the British North Greenland Expedition and is faithful to the '60s original. It offers cutting-edge watchmaking technology and charming vintage aesthetics, a combination we can't resist. But to really appreciate this beauty, you need to know a little about its history. The original Ranger was a pioneering tool watch designed with knowledge gained from the two-year arctic expedition. The watch used at the time was Tudor's first waterproof automatic model and the Ranger was an improvement on this. The 2022 release has the same pared-down style that is functional and highly legible. All the wonderful touches from the established design are there. This simple three-handed watch is presented in a mid-sized 39mm case which is satin-brushed to give a no-frills matte finish. The grained matte black dial continues the understated look and features large bold numerals painted with beige retro lume. The dial text is kept to a minimum and there's no date window to interrupt the symmetry. This looks and feels like a robust tool and the only flair is the touch of burgundy on the second hand. And of course, the crown signed with the Tudor rose. The hands - a shovel or arrow style - are very distinctive and set the watch apart from the Rolex Explorer 1 and Tudor's own Black Bay 36. The Tudor Ranger doesn't only look like a rugged and militaristic tool watch. Under the hood, it has the Swiss-made Calibre MT5402 automatic movement. This is a COSC-certified chronometer and is weekend proof. Yes, you can leave this watch off for up to 70 hours and it'll keep ticking. Undoubtedly, the Tudor Ranger is going to be a hot with watch fans. It's rugged, practical and very affordable. And it does what great watches often do, it reminds us the pioneers who pushed themselves and their equipment to the limits.