ZRC Vintage 1964 Spirit Bronze Green automatic green leather strap 40.5 mm

The brief history

The year 1964 is essential for the House of ZRC, as it marks the approval of their Grands Fonds 300 watch by the French Navy. A tribute is paid to this mythical diver through this new collection with deliberately retro tones: the 1964 Spirit.

Getting to know each other

The journey back in time takes place at the first glance set on this Grands Fonds Spirit Bronze watch. You will first discover an imposing domed 4 mm sapphire crystal, housing an "emerald" colored dial delicately marbled and patinated by hand. It is topped by two large skeletonized hands known as magnum responsible for displaying the hours and minutes. They are accompanied by a "lollipop" style second hand that marks the seconds as well as the hour circle formed by indexes and Arabic numerals in appliques. The sandy beige hue of the "Old Radium" luminescent material applied to the face of the 1964 Spirit Bronze gently awakens the green dial.

This watch is topped with a diver's bezel in the same color as the dial, which perfectly matched the green hand-stitched strap.

Of course, like all of the brand's timepieces, this watch has all of the indispensable assets that ZRC is known for and that preserve its water resistance. On the one hand, the Crown Protection SystemTM, which guarantees the security of the crown by preventing the retractable lugs strap from slipping back into place if it is not fully screwed in. And on the other hand, the ECSTM (Easy Clean System) which ensures the internal cleaning of the unidirectional rotating bezel by diluting and evacuating the salt of the sea water whose crystallization can be fatal to the proper functioning of a diving watch.

Motor side

It is an ETA 2824-2 automatic movement that powers this ZRC 1964 Spirit watch, and generates for it a power reserve of about 38 hours. It is known to be totally reliable and thus guarantees you an accuracy to +/- 7 seconds per day. The Geneva-based Manufacture also places all its expertise in this Grands Fonds Spirit Bronze case by ensuring that it is water-resistant to 300 meters.

What you need to know

This ZRC 1964 Spirit bronze watch is adorned with a decidedly vintage look to pay homage to one of the most iconic divers in history. A time-tested instrument that will be ready to accompany you on all your daily adventures!