The story behind this Emile Chouriet Challenger Cliff
The Maison Emile Chouriet draws its inspiration from the majestic Alpine peaks to forge timepieces of unfailing robustness. The Challenger Cliff collection has been designed to accompany mountaintop explorers and extreme sports enthusiasts. The Emile Chouriet Challenger Cliff watch reference 08.1172.G.6.6.E8.6 perfectly embodies this philosophy of vertical adventure. The design of its blue-green dial, engraved with deep vertical lines, is more than just an aesthetic choice: it is a direct reinterpretation of the steep cliffs and rock faces that challenge mountaineers. This unique texture, combined with large Roman numerals, creates a fascinating play of light that evokes Swiss coniferous forests in the morning sun, definitively anchoring this creation in its prestigious heritage.
Case, calibre and bracelet of this Challenger Cliff
Cut from a 40 mm-diameter block of stainless steel, the case of this sporty watch unfurls an angular and reassuring architecture, evoking the solidity of rock. The vertically grooved dial features applied hour-markers and Roman numerals, generously lined with luminescent material for optimal readability when climbing at night. A flat sapphire crystal protects the whole. At the back, a transparent back reveals the workings of the EC9316 Swiss self-winding calibre. Featuring 25 jewels and beating at a frequency of 4 Hz, it delivers a power reserve of around 38 hours for the indication of the hours, minutes, seconds and date at 3 o'clock. Water resistance to 50 metres guarantees effective protection against the elements. A stainless steel bracelet with solid links, closed by a folding clasp, completes this steel armour.
Why this Emile Chouriet watch
The choice of a textured dial gives this Challenger Cliff an out-of-the-ordinary personality in the steel sports watch market. It offers a bold and extremely refined alternative to traditional diver's watches, positioning itself as the ultimate sport-chic timepiece, ideal for both outdoor exploration and urban living. Its sapphire crystal caseback, rare on a sports watch, will delight lovers of fine mechanics. The opportunity to own this model in its strict ex-factory condition is a highly desirable purchase for those seeking an independent Geneva manufacture.
Delivered contents and condition
We are privileged to offer this timepiece in rigorously new stock condition. The watch has never been worn and retains all of its industrial protective plastic films that seal the case, sapphire back and steel bracelet. This inviolate state guarantees you the purchase of a timepiece free of the slightest micro-scratch. It will be delivered to you with its original certificate of authenticity, its manufacturer's label 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.
