Very rare and highly collectible real 1960's ZRC grands fonds 300M 2 series with date (not a reissue). Stainless steel screw case measures 38mm.ca.The crown is positioned at 6 o'clock. Original an untouched black dial, with luminos material. The backelite bezel is in excellent condition with really some minor signs. Powered by an automatic movement cal. ETA2472, fitted on its original stainless steel signed bracelet. The watch is in overall excellent preserved condition. As a turning-machine specialist, its customers would also commission it to make waterproof cases for dive watches. In 1958, during a casual conversation between Mr Yves Pastre, watchmaker for the Navy, and Mr Bourdarian, the brand’s Commercial Director at the time, management was informed about a bid for tender from the French National Navy. With Louis Brunet at the helm, the firm embarked on its ZRC Grands Fond. (Courtesy of zrc site)