ZRC Securicode Diver 300 automatic black dial steel bracelet 39 mm
- NEW
To celebrate its 120th anniversary, ZRC® revisits a classic of its heritage: the SECURICODE. Faithful to the original 1958 model, this re-edition seduces with its guilloché dial, luminescent hands and extendable strap, a nod to timeless elegance.
The story
The ZRC Grands Fonds 300 M Série 1 is the result of a chance encounter and a series of innovations in the field of diving watches. Originally, ZRC (Zuccolo Rochet & Cie) specialized in the manufacture of watch straps and small jewelry items. However, in the early 1960s, a combination of circumstances led ZRC to start producing diving watches.
The story begins with the rapid growth of amateur diving, which, despite its playful nature, presented risks. Frequent accidents prompted the authorities to approach diving clubs to train firefighters and develop underwater operations. In Annecy, Gendarmerie Captain Schaeffer and Dr. Louis Servettaz organized training courses with local divers. Among these divers were employees of ZRC, a company then specializing in steel bracelets.
The idea of designing a high-performance diving watch emerged among these enthusiasts. In 1958, Mr. Boudarian, ZRC's sales manager, met Yves Pastre, a watchmaker in Toulon, accredited to the French Navy. This meeting proved decisive. Louis Brunet, then head of ZRC, decided to start manufacturing diving watches with the help of Pastre and another Toulon watchmaker, Mr. Digne. Together, they developed the first Grands Fonds 300 M, a 36 mm-diameter model, water-resistant to 300 meters, robust and extremely legible.
The design of this first version is patented on June 21, 1961. The first models were used by divers at the Arsenal Maritime in Toulon, who were very satisfied. The watch's reputation quickly spread throughout the French Navy. A rigorous homologation process is put in place, with tests carried out under severe conditions. In 1962, the Grands Fonds 300 M obtained official approval from the Service Technique du Commissariat de la Marine (STCM).
The watch features a dial with tarragon leaf-shaped indexes in its first version, and luminous “magnum” hands with a straight second hand. The second version adopts slightly modified hands and dial, with a “lollipop” shaped second hand and thinner indexes. The watch is mounted on a patented Sizorflex stretch strap, and its unidirectional notched bezel features an ingenious notching system to prevent inadvertent manipulation.
The ZRC Grands Fonds 300 M Série 1, with its unique features and rich history, has become a cult object for vintage diving watch enthusiasts, symbolizing an era of innovation and passion in For its 120th anniversary, ZRC unveils a new collection with the evocative name SECURICODE. Three models with vintage accents in different materials open this exciting chapter in the brand's history. Its name comes from an enigmatic model, developed specifically for professional divers in parallel and in close derivation from the Series 1, the ZRC Sécuricode has been designed to present, for the attention of professional divers, the information they need first and foremost with maximum legibility.
A true “re-edition”!
This reference SC39163 is faithful to the 1958 S1 model! It features quality finishes and many features in common with the original model.
The black dial of this SECURICODE is very close to the model of the time, with inscriptions in the same place as the original S1 model. Its delicate double-thickness brass guilloché is reminiscent of period models. The magnum hands are coated with superluminova for excellent readability in the dark. The lollipop seconds hand is inspired by the MK2 versions of the period. The whole is coated with Superluminova C3-X1 and protected by a 2.9 mm thick sapphire crystal with bluish anti-reflective coating.
The 39 mm satin-finish steel case features a circular brushed finish reminiscent of a 1950s watch. It is water-resistant to 300 meters and tested to 800 meters. The unidirectional satin-brushed steel bezel, perfectly integrated with the dial, adds a sporty, functional touch. It rotates on 60 clicks, just like in those days.
Finally, the extendable steel bracelet is a faithful reproduction of the one that equipped the first SECURICODE watches. It offers optimum comfort and adapts to all wrists. This stylistic choice is a nod to the famous sizorflex bracelet of the time.
Engine side
The Maison ZRC has chosen to use the new SELLITA SW200-1 movement in an elaborate version for its Sécuricode watches. Boasting a precision of +/-7 5sec per day, this caliber also boasts a 38h power reserve.
Specifications
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Brand
- ZRC
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Reference
- SC39163
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Condition
- New
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Country of manufacture
- Switzerland
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Warranty
All of our watches and jewelry are covered by an effective warranty for a minimum of two years. This can be extended depending on the brands and products purchased on our site. For any question concerning the conditions relating to our guarantees: hello@lepage.fr
- 3 years
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Brand Collection
- Securicode Diver 300 - ZRC
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Launch year
- 2024
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Gender
- Man
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Must-Have / Essentials
- New
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Case material
- Stainless steel
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Water Resistant
- 1000 m
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Diameter
- 39 mm
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Crystal
- Breaks and scratches with difficulty, anti-reflective treatment, Domed, Sapphire crystal
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Watch movement
- Automatic movement
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Movement model
- SELLITA SW200-1 - "Élaboré"
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Power reserve
- 38 hours
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Strap materials
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Finishing of the case
- Brushed and polished
- Lugs
- Stainless steel
- Water Resistant
- 1000 m
- Diameter
- 39 mm
- Lug Width
- 18 mm
- Case features
- Engraved back, Screwed back, Fond acier inoxydable
- Crown
- 3 o'clock, Screw-down crown, Crown Protection System, Double reverse pitch seal
- Crystal
- Breaks and scratches with difficulty, anti-reflective treatment, Domed, Sapphire crystal
- Bezel
- Dive Watch Bezel, Unidirectional, Rotatable, Notched 60 divisions
- Bezel color
- Grey
- Bezel / Insert material
- Steel
- Case details
- Exclusive ZRC® programmable deformation housing
- Dial
- Matte
- Dial color
- Black
- Marker
- Stick pointer, Applied, Superluminova
- Dial type
- 3 hands
- Display
- Analog
- Lume
- Super-LumiNova
- Hands
- MAGNUM hands
- Watch movement
- Automatic movement
- Movement model
- SELLITA SW200-1 - "Élaboré"
- Balance frequency
- 28 800 Vibrations per hour (VpH) (4 Hz)
- Stones
- 25 rubis
- Complications/functions
- Fast date correction, Stop-second, Hours Minutes Seconds
- Power reserve
- 38 hours
- Movement certification
- + 7sec/day
- Strap materials
- Stainless steel
- Strap finish
- Stretch mesh for city/diving use
- Strap color
- Steel
- Lug width
- 18