ZRC GF38213

ZRC Heritage Grands Fonds Heritage

Basic Info Listing code : RDJVQ6 Brand : ZRC Reference number : GF38213 Movement : Automatic Case material : Steel Bracelet material : Steel Year of production : 2024 Condition : Used (Very good) Scope of delivery : Original box, original papers Gender : Men's watch/Unisex Location : Italy, Milano Price : 2,835 Availability : Item is in stock Caliber Movement : Automatic Caliber/movement : sw200-1 Power reserve : 38 h Case Case material : Steel Case diameter : 39 mm Water resistance : 30 ATM Bezel material : Steel Crystal : Sapphire crystal Dial : Black Dial numerals : No numerals Bracelet/strap Bracelet material : Steel Bracelet color : Steel Clasp material : Steel Functions Date Other Luminous hands, Rotating Bezel, Screw-Down Crown, Luminous indices Brand: ZRC Movement: Automatic Model: ZRC 1904 Grands Fonds Heritage Reference: GF38213 Year of production: 2024 Bracelet: Steel Mesh Bracelet Case: 39mm Steel Case Glass: Scratch-resistant Sapphire Glass General conditions: Exceptional Overall Condition - Extra - Worn Only A Few Times Operation guarantee: Official Warranty Valid Until May 2026 Original warranty: Available Original box: Available Other: Declaration of originality The ZRC GF38213 tells a different story than classic commercial diver's watches. It was born from a real project, developed in the 1960s for the French Navy, when a watch was needed that would truly function in extreme conditions, not just be beautiful to look at. ZRC responded with the Grands Fonds 300 , a radical, technical watch designed in conjunction with military divers. Its most striking feature—the crown at 6 o'clock —wasn't an aesthetic choice, but a functional solution: to avoid shocks to the wrist and ensure the watch was always properly closed before use. The GF38213 faithfully follows that approach. It's not a simple vintage revival, but a coherent reinterpretation: more contemporary dimensions (39 mm), but the same technical DNA. It retains unique solutions such as the integrated safety system between the crown and the bracelet, and the case washing system designed to prevent salt buildup, a real problem for those who use a diver's watch professionally. Inside we find a reliable Swiss automatic movement, Cal. SW200-1 Elaboré, but the real value is not there: it is in the engineering of the case, designed to withstand pressures well beyond the declared 300 meters. Today, the ZRC GF38213 positions itself as an object for connoisseurs. It's not a "trendy" diver's watch, but a tool with an authentic history, remaining faithful to its original function. This is precisely why it's appreciated by those who, beyond the big names, are looking for something more technical, less predictable, and with a true identity. We accept trading and exchanges