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This ZRC Bronze limited to 170 copies is the same but enormously different from the other ZRCs, the hand-patinated brass dial is unique each time, the hands are also different from the other ZRCs, the Bronze which evolves and changes color over the years also has a unique side. This watch amazed me

Gorgeous 

This ZRC diving watch with its crown at 6 o'clock changes everything, it gives it a look that is different from other watches and you don't have this crown that fits into your hand, even if this technical specificity was made for divers (I'll let you find out about that) an exceptional watch

A crown at 6 o'clock changes everything

The Dietrich OT 3 is a watch or rather a sculpture in an atypical watch case... Difficult to define but for me it is a work of organic art and there is this little star of the seconds which turns... A high quality glass and an exceptional watch and above all a watch which does not leave one indifferent

Exceptional

The BR a circle in a square recognizable in the world of watchmaking... A favorite for me as soon as the BR 01 46mm came out there is also the BR 03 42mm and the BRS 39mm and I chose this model which for me now is quite large, because you should not trust its dimension of 39mm because it is a square and it is larger than a round of the same dimension and of course the look of the dial and the hands brought towards the dials of aviation... The quality is there and the look is apart for me in watchmaking

A circle in a square

A favorite watch with a special case and a large crown at 6 o'clock which makes it a case different from other watches and what can I say about the super readable Magnum hands with superb luminosity... The quality of the case and the glass are impeccable... I have no regrets about my choice

Favorite

<p><strong>ZRC</strong> is a watch brand founded in <strong>1904</strong> in Geneva, Switzerland, by Edmond Zuccolo and Joseph Rochet. Born in the field of pocket-watch chains and later expandable metal bracelets, the brand now caters to enthusiasts of iconic tool divers, made famous by its Grands Fonds developed for the French Navy from the 1960s onward.</p>
<h3>6 o&rsquo;clock crown, monobloc case and French Navy spirit</h3>
<p>Engineered to meet the operational demands of French Navy mine-clearance divers, the Grands Fonds features a 6 o&rsquo;clock crown, a monobloc case and in-house solutions such as ECS (Easy Clean System) and CPS (Crown Protection System). <strong>In practice, the 6 o&rsquo;clock crown and CPS prevent the watch from being worn unless the crown is fully screwed down</strong>, reducing user error prior to immersion; ECS helps flush out salt to prevent crystallization under the bezel.</p>
<h3>Grands Fonds and contemporary variants</h3>
<p>The current collection translates the historical DNA (legibility, field ergonomics, tool-watch silhouette) into multiple sizes and performance levels. <strong>Whichever the model, the 6 o&rsquo;clock signature ensures instant readability and an immediately recognisable identity</strong>.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>ZRC Grands Fonds 300</strong> &mdash; Core diver inspired by 1964, 300 m, bold legibility for versatile daily wear.</li>
<li><strong>ZRC MN64 R&eacute;&eacute;dition</strong> &mdash; Tribute to French Navy specifications with period-correct dial and bezel cues.</li>
<li><strong>ZRC Grands Fonds 38</strong> &mdash; Smaller 38 mm option retaining the 6 o&rsquo;clock crown signature for slimmer wrists.</li>
<li><strong>ZRC Grands Fonds 3000 Titanium</strong> &mdash; Extreme titanium variant with heightened depth rating and lighter weight.</li>
<li><strong>ZRC Securicode</strong> &mdash; Reinterpretation of a late-1950s/1960s theme with historical design elements.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Positioning: pro tool, pricing and distribution</h3>
<p>The brand&rsquo;s stance is that of an independent Swiss &ldquo;diving instrument,&rdquo; with production volumes <em>not disclosed</em> and selective distribution (specialist retailers and direct sales). <strong>As a guide, many steel references sit around &euro;2,500&ndash;3,000, while technical titanium pieces exceed &euro;4,000</strong>; special editions or precious-metal variants are significantly higher. Presence is established in Europe such as <a href="https://www.soprana.com/zrc-1904/?lang=en">Soprana</a> in Italy or <a href="https://junod-lausanne.ch/fr/collections/zrc">Junod</a> in Switzerland, and selected Asian/Middle-Eastern markets through a tight retail network.</p>
<h3>Conclusion</h3>
<p>ZRC speaks to those who value immediately recognisable tool-watch design with functional clarity and a strong signature. Your choice will likely fall between versatile daily wear (Grands Fonds 300/38), an emphatic historical link (MN64, Securicode), or a more technical, extreme approach (Grands Fonds 3000 Titanium). Ergonomics benefit from the 6 o&rsquo;clock crown and CPS safety; purists will appreciate the overall coherence. To refine your decision beyond the spec sheet, rely on <strong>Dialicious customer reviews</strong> to understand comfort, real-world legibility and on-wrist feel.</p>
<p>(Updated August 2025)</p>

It was through the ZRC Fan Facebook page that I discovered this brand that was relaunching and it is one of my favorite divers. I love its massive hands and its refined dial. Its metal bracelet is a work of art in itself, although a little complicated to put on, be careful not to drop the watch when taking it off! As soon as spring comes, I switch it to the super comfortable and more practical rubber strap. Mine is equipped with the 2824-2 with remarkable precision, less than 2s per 24 hours. A brand that deserves to be better known!

An original and little-known diver!

After acquiring a ZRC GF41163 I am happy to present you a much more confidential model. My new ZRC GF300 GIGN 1000 meters —/50 . Family ties are respected but it is so different in the details. It is a primitive watch in modernity.
I let you dissect it…

adventurous diver in action

It was after a long period of convalescence that I finally succumbed to temptation and bought this khaki ZRC Maier edition. A lovely gift for Christmas 2025, I was truly captivated by its unique design and comfortable fit. The color combination is interesting, and it's my first bronze watch. It completes my small collection, and for once, I've ventured outside the brand with the crown.

ZRC Christmas 2025

For my 50th birthday in 2022, I was planning to buy my watch Grail, a very high-end diver (…), but the vicissitudes of life forced me to postpone this project. So it was a bit gloomy, during a walk in the West of my island (Reunion), that I decided, curious, to visit my local AD. 

Keen on aquatic activities, my attention turned to the ZRC Grands Fonds 300. It had just arrived and although, already on my radar; I had never had the opportunity to try it. 
And there, I put it on my wrist, and as a certain Xavier would say: I crack! Love at first sight was immediate. Black dial, 3 hands without date, the crown at 6 o'clock, satin-finished case, non-magnetic steel: simple, sober, efficient, balanced. 41.5mm of perfection! 
The readability is exceptional, probably its anti-reflective treatment; the black of the dial seems deep and the magnum indexes and hands stand out powerfully. The sapphire seems invisible.
Later, I will also note that the lume is beyond comparison. Even that of my Panerai Luminor lasts less long…

For the divers' bracelets, my preference goes to rubber. But for this model, in my opinion, the metal bracelet gives it a real personality. First, it is particularly well integrated, and a triangular screw securely binds it to the case. Then, it adjusts thanks to a spring system embedded in the mass. Finally, the largely openworked links give it a unique look.

Be careful, under a versatile appearance, this is still a radical watch: "made by divers, for divers". Thus, the safety clasp, exclusive to ZRC, seems extremely reliable, but is also delicate to handle.
Same for the double waterproof screw-down crown with reverse thread.
I use it as an all-terrain watch, but against all expectations, it is perceived by those around me as a luxury watch. The Submariner effect?
It is true that certain details, such as the polishing of the beveled edges of the satin-finished case, bring it closer to models from other brands, sold more expensively...
This watch achieves the feat of meeting all the standards of diving watches, but with a clear difference.


She didn't steal her crown!

A watch with character, the finishes are top notch. To start with, the back is slightly scratched, which allows for slight golden flashes by playing with the light, which is accentuated by the fact that the "Magnum" hands are semi-full. I found the bronze a bit flashy, but over time the magic happens! The bronze tarnishes like the instruments of an old sailing ship.

the return of bronze

<p>La marque <strong>Auricoste</strong> a &eacute;t&eacute; cr&eacute;&eacute;e en <strong>1854</strong> par Emile Thomas &agrave; Paris, en France. Sp&eacute;cialis&eacute;e dans le domaine des chronom&egrave;tres de marine, le fondateur a c&eacute;d&eacute; l'entreprise en 1889 &agrave; Joseph Auricoste qui a renomm&eacute; la marque &agrave; son nom. La marque est connue pour avoir remport&eacute; une m&eacute;daille d'or &agrave; l'Exposition Universelle de Paris en 1900. Au cours de son existence, elle a fabriqu&eacute; des montres pour l'arm&eacute;e et la marine fran&ccedil;aise, ainsi que pour un usage civil.</p>
<p>En 1966, elle a &eacute;galement con&ccedil;u des horloges et chronom&egrave;tres de marine &eacute;lectrom&eacute;caniques en collaboration avec la soci&eacute;t&eacute; Patek Philippe pour la flotte navale fran&ccedil;aise. La gamme comprend des mod&egrave;les tels que la <a title="Page Auricoste Type 20" href="https://www.dialicious.com/auricoste/type_20">Auricoste Type 20</a>, la <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/auricoste/type_26_aeronavale">Auricoste Type 26 A&eacute;ronavale</a>, la Auricoste Flymaster Type 20, la <a title="Page Auricoste Spirotechnique" href="https://www.dialicious.com/auricoste/spirotechnique">Auricoste Spirotechnique</a> et la <a title="Page Auricoste ScubaMaster" href="https://www.dialicious.com/auricoste/scubamaster">Auricoste ScubaMaster</a>.</p>
<h2>Quel est le prix d'une montre Auricoste ?</h2>
<p>Les prix des montres Auricoste neuves diff&eacute;rents selon les mod&egrave;les. La plupart co&ucirc;tent entre 1,650 &euro; pour une <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/auricoste/type_26_aeronavale/acier">Auricoste Type 26 A&eacute;ronavale Acier</a> et 3,450 &euro; pour une Auricoste Flymaster. Le march&eacute; de l'occasion est &eacute;galement une opportunit&eacute; &agrave; regarder pour acheter une Auricoste r&eacute;cente moins ch&egrave;re. Les mod&egrave;les Auricoste Vintage sont plus difficile &agrave; trouver et surtout beaucoup plus ch&egrave;res lorsqu'elles sont en tr&egrave;s bon &eacute;tat. Comptez entre 6,000 &euro; et 8,000 &euro; minimum pour une Auricoste Type 20 Militaire vendue par un sp&eacute;cialiste du vintage.</p>
<h2>Auricoste : L'horloger de la Marine</h2>
<p><strong>Auricoste</strong> est une marque ind&eacute;pendante et familiale d&eacute;tenue par Monsieur Claude Tordjman et produit plusieurs centaines de montres par an, tous mod&egrave;les confondus. Pour choisir une Auricoste qui vous correspond le mieux, les <strong>avis clients Dialicious</strong> sont une pr&eacute;cieuse ressource pour &eacute;valuer chacun des diff&eacute;rents mod&egrave;les &agrave; travers l'exp&eacute;rience r&eacute;elle des clients.</p>
<p>(Mise &agrave; jour Avril 2024)</p>

<p dir="ltr">The <strong>brand Auricoste</strong> was created in <strong>1854</strong> by Emile Thomas in Paris, France. Specializing in the field of marine chronometers, the founder sold the company in 1889 to Joseph Auricoste who renamed the brand in his name. The brand is known for winning a gold medal at the Paris Universal Exhibition in 1900. During its existence, it manufactured watches for the French army and navy, as well as for civilian use.</p>
<p dir="ltr">In 1966, it also designed electromechanical marine clocks and chronometers in collaboration with the Patek Philippe company for the French naval fleet. The range includes models such as the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/auricoste/type_20">Auricoste Type 20</a>, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/auricoste/type_26_aeronavale">Auricoste Type 26 A&eacute;ronavale</a>, the Auricoste Flymaster Type 20, the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/auricoste/spirotechnique"> Auricoste Spirotechnique</a> and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/auricoste/scubamaster">Auricoste ScubaMaster</a>.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">How much does an Auricoste watch cost?</h2>
<p dir="ltr">The prices of new Auricoste watches vary depending on the model. Most cost between &euro;1,650 for one <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/auricoste/type_26_aeronavale/acier">Auricoste Type 26 Naval Aviation Steel</a> and &euro;3,450 for an Auricoste Flymaster. The second-hand market is also an opportunity to look at to buy a recent Auricoste less expensive. Auricoste Vintage models are more difficult to find and above all much more expensive when they are in very good condition. Expect between &euro;6,000 and &euro;8,000 minimum for an Auricoste Type 20 Military sold by a vintage specialist.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Auricoste: The French Navy watchmaker</h2>
<p dir="ltr">Auricoste is an independent and family brand owned by Mr. Claude Tordjman and produces several hundreds watches per year, all models combined. To choose an Auricoste that best suits you, the <strong>Dialicious owners' reviews </strong>are a valuable resource for evaluating each of the different models through real customer experience.</p>
<p dir="ltr">(Updated April 2024)</p>
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