The history of the brand of ZRC watches
1904
1917
1960
1964
The team went on to work and developed the famous crown at 6 o'clock, connected to the housing by an exclusive system consisting of a cannon cut into a single block, making large funds 300 the first and the only watch at Be equipped with a 100% monobloc box watch. In addition, the housing is machined in a molybdenum-reinforced steel type, completely antimagnetic (an absolute necessity for the Mine Clearance group).
1970
ZRC has developed an exclusive retractable lug specific to the inter-horn space, which only allows the passage of the crown or the rotation of the bracelet in the closed position, making it impossible the immersion of the watch if the crown is not completely screwed . The bracelet is also original because of its two extensible links, which allows to wear the watch over a diving combination without any other adjustment. The Ultra-Luminescent Magnum needles provide perfect legibility underwater. Revolutionary watch In many ways, the ZRC large funds was distributed to the firefighters of Paris and the French water ski team. But it was mostly the watch of the French Navy (Toulon Diving School, Third Division of the Toulon Deminer, Commando Hubert) as well as the Italian Navy. As a watch designed by divers for divers, it has also been adopted by non-military units supported by the French Navy, including the famous Calypso of Commander Cousteau, who has shown in the world and has firmly established his reputation.
2004
French Marine
approval
Relevant directly from the central command of the French Marine Office (DCCM) in Paris, the Technical Department of the French Marine Office (STC) was the service at the central command level responsible for carrying out preliminary studies and the approval of the new equipment. It was the "national marine" branch of the French NATO French Codification Bureau (NCO). The Arsenal Shopping Service of Toulon, who had requested the new equipment, had to complete, in accordance with the procedure, an identification form concerning the new ZRC watch it wanted to acquire (trade name of the article, Brief technical description, retail price of the watch). Article, name of the manufacturer, address and code, reason for the purchase, intended use of the marine equipment, etc.). This completed identification form was then sent to the STCM in Paris for review, accompanied by a request for approval of the watch. , with a view to the allocation of a "marine management number" (NGM), which would then allow its treatment.
All watches have therefore undergone a trial period and were tested in all possible conditions of "severe use for military purposes." The MCTS in Paris approved the new equipment and has entered the catalog of the police equipment in assigning him a ship management 13-digit (MGM) Provisional. The watches originally classified under the 6645 surname were then transferred to the group 63, 6355 family).
2014-2015
The ZRC GF300 reborn.
50th anniversary of the GPD
Since 2015, ZRC has strengthened its partnership with the Navy. On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the GPD and annually during the ceremony of the new "divers deminers' commissioned.
2018
In 2016-17, ZRC has produced a series of 50 ZRC-FOST watches dedicated to the French Navy submariners assets.
An ultimate recognition for ZRC equipping submariners used to maneuver the most technological machine and the most powerful in the world.
In June 2017 the ZRC and a small group of mine clearance divers organize a Test day to evaluate the operational capacity of ZRC. Mission accomplished for the Great Fund. So these are 175 mine clearance divers and combat divers who will receive their ZRC PLD or NC Special Edition in June 2018 ordered a private subscription. An undeniable proof of the quality ZRC Great Fund 300.
The most prestigious units
who used
the Great ZRC Fund 300
The diving school dates back to 1860 and was founded with the aim to form "mechanics, drivers and deep sea divers." The diving school is responsible for training all divers of the Navy in four disciplines (diver of the Navy, group clearance divers, combat diver, hyperbaric nurse). It also provides training for divers coastguard and the army of the French air and a combat diver training. In addition, it annually hosts several groups of trainees.
mine-clearing
Divers
The third division of the Group of Toulon clearance divers (GPD III) conducts operations throughout the year to neutralize the historical features (shells, mines, torpedoes, etc.), which are a threat to navigation. He also specializes in work major submarine.
The fully antimagnetic watch ZRC large bottoms and its bracelet (like their dive knives and even diving fin adjustment loops) were very much appreciated by divers, which sometimes had to handle magnetic trigger mines.
Varying
& Hubert Commando
Commando Hubert is a naval commando created in December 1947. It is based on the cannier, in the peninsula of Saint-Mandrier. The commando bears the name of Lieutenant Augustin Hubert, killed in battle on June 6, 1944 in Ouistreham.
In 1953, the Commando became a combat dive unit and was renamed commando of underwater shares (CASM). It's a highly secret unit.
To date, Commando Hubert remains the only combat dive unit of the French Navy.
