ZRC Grands Fonds 300 Reissue Series 2 38mm GF38163 – Lepage

Description

This ZRC Deep Sea 300 Series 2 in 38 mm is a reissue more faithful to the mythical models that equipped the divers of the French Navy from 1960 to 1980. It will certainly appeal to fans of vintage watches and fine watchmaking.The little storyDisappeared from the radar since the 1980s, the mythical ZRC Grands Fonds 300 watch, presented in 1964 for the divers of the French Navy, has been making a comeback on the watchmaking scene since 2015.Let’s get to know each otherThe journey back in time takes place at the first glance on this Grands Fonds 300 watch. You will first discover an imposing 3mm domed sapphire crystal, housing a black Serie 2 dial very close to the original model. Indeed, it has the same information on the dial at six o’clock as on the original model, as well as the absence of date. The Magnum hands and indexes also retain the very classic SuperLuminova treatment. Finally, this model has a ceramic bezel insert and a steel bracelet with a diving extension.Engine sideZRC has chosen the Swiss-made Sellita SW200-1 Elaborate automatic movement to power this Reédition watch. The large Magnum hands point to multiple Superluminova-treated hour markers that make the time easy to read, even in the dark.What you need to knowThis ZRC Deep Sea 300 watch has a vintage look to pay tribute to one of the most iconic divers in history. To be as close as possible to the original, the steel case is now 38 mm and does not retain the ECS system to be a pure reissue of the 1960s. As always, the pressure resistance has been tested to 1000 meters to ensure water resistance to 300 meters. An instrument that has already proven itself and will be ready to accompany you in all your daily adventures!