1904
Founded in 1904 by Edmond Zuccolo and Joseph Rochet, ZRC® has continually innovated, first developing bracelets and wristbands, and then diving watches. In 1909, when the company was founded in Geneva, it was registered with number 52 in the Geneva Trade and Companies Register.
The company, which specialized in chains for GUSSET watches (or pocket watches), created the first “claw” bracelets that allowed GUSSET watches to be worn on the wrist.
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1917
In 1917, the company received the coveted Prix de l'Industrie Nouvelle de Genève (Geneva Prize for New Industry) for the development of the first extendable metal bracelet and became the world leader in manufacturing.
1960 – 1995
As a lathe specialist, its customers also commissioned it to manufacture waterproof cases for diving watches. In 1958, during a chance conversation between Yves Pastre, a watchmaker in the Navy, and Mr. Bourdarian, the brand's then commercial director, the management learned of a tender from the French Navy. With Louis Brunet at the helm, the company embarked on the ZRC Grands Fonds® adventure. And ZRC® continued to equip divers until 1995.
2004
The speech by Patrick Brunet (grandson of Joseph Rochet) on the centenary of ZRC®.
2015
Fifty years after the first Grands fonds 300, Georges and Charles Brunet, the great-grandchildren of Joseph Rochet, began work on the study for the reissue of this legendary model. The ZRC® GF300 is reborn.
2018
ZRC® sponsors Alban Michon for his North Adventure Expedition in the Arctic.
2020
ZRC® has strong expertise in stress studies related to the programmed deformation of materials, which allows the production of watches water-resistant to very great depths (5100 m) without a helium valve or gel in the case. In addition, the thickness of the case is reduced, which increases the comfort of wearing the watch.
Sapphire crystal, steel and/or titanium cases, and ceramic do not react in the same way to pressure and temperature fluctuations. This recognized expertise enables the brand to offer reliable, simple, and efficient watches.
2021
Complete revision of the collection.
2021
Partnership with the GSPM (Prime Minister Security Group): A special edition limited to 25 pieces equips the members of this elite force.
2022
ZRC launches a new challenge with adventurer Frédéric Presles: SOUTH ADVENTURE – Back to Campana 1840-2022, which retraces the extraordinary epic of the shipwreck of the dolphins on the coast of Chilean Patagonia.
