ZRC Grands Fonds 300 Black Phantom Owner Review : Stealthy, proportionate and comfortable

I wanted to introduce you to my latest watch, an iteration of the Grands Fonds 300, all dressed in black called Black Phantom released in 2016. It is therefore one of the first references reissued by ZRC, relaunched in 2015 by the descendants of the founders. For the specs, we have: Diameter of 40.5mm Sapphire crystal Screw-down crown, well protected by its positioning ETA 2824 grade 2 (elaborated) Thickness approximately 14mm My feelings The design of this watch is really original and has hardly changed in several decades but that is not what motivated my purchase. Above all, I like the Tank side with this aggressive monobloc case that gives it a presence on the wrist, the diameter of 40.5 mm is just right, I don't think it would take more. The placement of the crown is intended to protect it from shocks, I note that this adds great comfort to the wearer. The mirror polishing of the outline of the hands in reminder of the shine of the ceramic bezel elegantly matches the matte dial which displays shades of gray. We feel that the lume has been applied generously, the watch is very readable day and night, green C3 on the indexes and in the capsules of the unidirectional bezel with 60 clicks. A little extra for me, I like to have the date on my watches and the Black Phantom displays it at 3 o'clock but on a black date disc, a detail that does not make it visible in all circumstances but very discreet and does not disturb the harmony of the whole. An iconic watch by its design but stealthy in black it accompanies me everywhere now. There you go, I hope to be as complete as possible on this model, probably my favorite diver after the Deepstar. See you soon ;))