The story behind this Emile Chouriet Challenger Cliff
The Maison Emile Chouriet has always nurtured a carnal bond with the alpine landscapes that surround its Geneva birthplace. Designed to embody robustness in the face of the elements, the Challenger Cliff collection pays vibrant tribute to the rock faces and craggy peaks defied by mountaineers. The Emile Chouriet watch reference 08.1172.G.6.6.N8.6 embraces this philosophy with undeniable aesthetic mastery. Its deep blue dial is engraved with bold vertical lines, a singular texture directly inspired by the geological strata and sheer cliffs of the Swiss mountains. This unique relief catches the light spectacularly, creating a striking contrast with the angular steel bezel. At the intersection of tool-watch and urban timepiece, this creation asserts a very strong sport-chic identity, rooted in the great Swiss watchmaking tradition.
Case, calibre and bracelet of this Challenger Cliff
Cut from a block of stainless steel, the 41 mm-diameter case unfurls an edgy, architectural geometry. The textured blue dial is dotted with robust applique hour-markers and Roman numerals (at 6, 9 and 12 o'clock), all copiously coated with luminescent material to ensure flawless night-time legibility. The whole is protected by a flat sapphire crystal. Unusually for a sports timepiece, the caseback is fitted with a transparent sapphire crystal, offering an unobstructed view of the mechanical self-winding movement, calibre EC9316. Powered by 25 jewels and oscillating at 4 Hz, this Swiss engine delivers a power reserve of 38 hours to drive the hours, minutes, central seconds and date window at 3 o'clock. Water-resistant to 50 metres, this suit of armour is securely fastened to the wrist by a solid-link steel bracelet fitted with a secure folding clasp.
Why this Emile Chouriet watch
The aesthetic of the steel sports watch with integrated bracelet or angular lines is the absolute trend in the contemporary watch market. This Challenger Cliff is fully in line with this dynamic, offering a sleek silhouette and a textured blue dial, which remains the most popular and liquid colour in the collection. It offers a bold alternative to the saturated references on the market, while guaranteeing the finishing standards of an independent Geneva manufacture. Acquiring this mechanical timepiece with a transparent caseback in its strictly inviolate, ex-factory condition is a highly strategic purchase.
Delivered contents and condition
We are privileged to offer this timepiece in rigorously new stock (NOS) condition. Having never grazed a wrist, the watch retains all of its protective industrial plastic films that seal its case, sapphire back and each link of its steel bracelet. This state of total preservation guarantees you a perfect acquisition experience, without the slightest micro-scratch. It will be delivered to you accompanied by its original certificate of authenticity ("Pictograms"), its factory tag and an elegant presentation box signed by The Swiss Collector.
Warranty and delivery
The Swiss Collector guarantees the authenticity of this piece covered by its full manufacture's warranty. We accept returns within 10 days according to our conditions. As the leading second-hand retailer in Switzerland and with the largest network of boutiques, we offer online booking for an on-site fitting and collection or fully secure international shipping.
* Partner brands - Official reseller. Brand new watch supplied with box and certificate. Full manufacturer's warranty.
