Pierre DL's review on his ZRC Grands Fonds

I had already had a certain hype for the By Stef "1" then I had missed it with other projects and especially another Grand Fond in my collection. (A Spirit whose review I have already posted on Dialicious). I must admit for the anecdote that it was the second ZRC and always a more demanding expectation on a dial that I considered too wise. When the By Stef 2 project started I again came close to correction with another compulsive purchase 😊… and finally… Knowing Stéphane Clouzeau for a few years, I contacted him recently just after the opening night and I benefited from a cancellation. 24h delivery (Pithiviers is not very far from Paris where I live) From there, ZRC, for me - diver (or ex future diver) is also a story of passions, stories, strict specifications: passing through prestigious ambassadors: the Jacques Cousteau, divers / mine clearers of the Mediterranean ... A story that started 120 years ago and then a more hollow period like many brands and the resurrection. Of the 2000s which is not ephemeral seen from the window and this thanks to a committed CEO whose name is linked to the brand. I invite you if it is not already done to watch the Podcast of Georges Brunet (CEO of ZRC): For those who have not already listened to it and who would be interested in a Podcast that I found captivating on ZRC. https://smartlink.ausha.co/des-montres-et-vous/83-georges-brunet-ceo-de-zrc-raconte-en-exclu-le-retour-de-la-grands-fonds The characteristics of the beauty after these lucubrations: - the latest Sellita SW300 developed quite precise -5/+5 and 56h of autonomy, it's correct - a minimum now! - a magnificent blue dial with the look of Deepsea and underlined and raised indexes - no complications (between us I find that quite superfluous for a diver) - classic ceramic bezel - patents that are the pride of the brand like the "rinsing" and evacuation system of salt crystals: ECS… etc. - an improvement IMHO of the fluidity of the movement / winding thanks to this new movement surely… A generous package for this By Stef! Soft and comfortable FKM bracelet, a numbered bronze plate (?), tools for changing the bracelet, the “special force” box 😅