ZRC Grands Fonds Vintage 1964 Spirit Bronze LE GF44115
ZRC Grands Fonds Vintage 1964 Spirit Bronze LE GF44115
If you've not heard of ZRC we can't blame you, but they are a very interesting company with a rich heritage in dive watches. In fact, the original Grands Fonds 300M was the official watch of the French Navy from the mid 60's until the early 80's, and would be utilised by them all the way up until the mid-90's.
In 2014 the great grandson of the founders decided to re-release this most storied of diver watches in celebration of the companies 110th birthday, and the basis for the modern Grands Fonds was born.
This particular version is known as the Spirit Bronze, and was released in a limited run of 170 units. The distinctive Grands Fonds case with it's crown at 6, and articulating crown protector, is crafted in bronze and measures in at 40.5mm, with a lug-to-lug of 49.2mm and a thickness of 15mm including the 4mm slightly domed sapphire crystal. The case is a riot of lines, and is really unlike anything else on the market, and the build quality is extremely high.
Within this case lies a greyish-black dial with scratched pattern, which when combined with the thick crystal and doming creates a wonderful effect when viewed on any angle. The lume shines like a torch on both the dial and the broad hands, and it is water resistant to 300m. Powering it is an ETA 2824-2 for maximum reliability and serviceability.
This particular example presents in TZ 'Near Mint' condition, and we can't see any significant marks other than the natural patina. Please see images for full condition details.
The strap is still in excellent condition, with some wear to the sides wear it slides through the bronze buckle.
No service history, but not really required as yet given these were released in 2019. Keeping COSC time
Comes with outer box, inner box, and booklets. No warranty card.
A super cool and quite rare reference, perfect for those wanting a dive watch steeped in history that you won't see on anyone else's wrist.
Brand: ZRC
Model #: GF44115
Circa: 2019
Case Material: Bronze
Case details: 41mm
Movement: Automatic
Dial: Black
Hands: Luminous
Paraphernalia: Outer box, inner box, and booklets. No warranty card
TZ Grading: Near Mint
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