For its 120 years, ZRC^® unveils a new collection with the evocative name of SECURICODE. Three models with vintage accents in different materials open this exciting chapter in the history of the brand. This 70’s interpretation of the SECURICODE adopts a refined dial with a date at 3 o’clock. Equipped with a rubber bracelet (FKM) “Tropic” type it surfs on a neo-vintage look.

This ZRC watch is the ideal companion whether you wear a chic or casual outfit. Its hybrid design, both sophisticated and elegant, its magnificent orange dial makes it a resolutely original watch. Of course, it benefits from the extraordinary resistance capacities of the ZRC watches since it is water resistant to more than 300 meters.

The ECS^® is a technical solution to an issue encountered by the mine clearance divers of the Marine Nationale during their many dives: salt crystallizing in the gaps between the bezel and case, thus impeding its rotation. For the 2015 re-issue of the Grands Fonds 300^®, ZRC^® has developed and patented a functional solution – the ECS^® was born. A unique system for cleaning the inside of the bezel by circulating fresh water that dilutes and evacuates the sea salt. The ECS^® is the ultimate tribute to the original Grands Fonds^® and is perfectly in tune with the brand’s identity.

The ZRC Grands Fonds combines comfort and traditional aesthetics with uncompromising technical reliability. Contemporary face of the original Grands Fonds 300^®, this Vintage version with its tropicalized dial and equipped with a leather strap bears all the advantages of a diving watch.

Description

With its tropicalized black dial, satin-finished steel case, and vegetal leather strap, this model embodies the quintessence of the ZRC Grands Fonds 300^® diver’s watch.
The Crown Protection System™ provides a secure watertight seal. Its wristband can only be fastened if the crown at 6 o’clock is fully screwed down.
Its ECS^® system ensures optimal rinsing after a dive, enabling the removal of impurities and salt crystals lodged between the unidirectional rotating bezel fitted with a ceramic insert and the case.
Its hands and date are driven by a reliable Swiss Made self-winding caliber.

CASE

Manufacture
Monobloc case
Screwed case back & crown

Diameter
41,5 mm

Material
Nonmagnetic 316L Steel Full DLC
​ISO764 Standard: 4800 A/m

Bezel
ECS^® system
(Patent pending N°1462496)
Unidirectional 60 divisions rotating bezel

Crown
Located at 6H (Crown Protection System™). Inverted screwed thread with dual sealing

Glass
Sapphire 3 mm padded anti-reflection

Water resistance
1000 meters proofed, tested up to 1500m

MOVEMENT

Calibre
SELLITA “Elaborated” SW300-1

Setting
+ 5sec/day

Amplitude
(± 5sec/day) = from 0 to 10 sec/day max.

Winding
Automatic winding

Power reserve
56 hours

Functions
Hours – Minutes – Seconds

LEATHER STRAP​

Manufacture
Vegetable leather strap compatible with a tongue buckle. The vintage look is magnified by the leather: very comfortable it is however not recommended for sport and nautical activities. Sensitive to UV this bracelet will take a beautiful patina in time.

Materials
Cowhide leather with vegetable tanning

Clasp
Steel pin buckle

For its 120 years, ZRC^® unveils a new collection with the evocative name of SECURICODE. Three models with vintage accents in different materials open this exciting chapter in the history of the brand. The combination of bronze and ceramic for this 200-piece limited edition that pays tribute to the 65 years of the SECURICODE.