The history of this Emile Chouriet Challenger Cliff Skeleton
Maison Emile Chouriet, deeply rooted in its Geneva heritage, excels in the art of combining sporting robustness with horological virtuosity. The Challenger Cliff collection, initially designed to withstand the harshness of Alpine summits, reaches a major aesthetic milestone here with this reference 11.1172.G.6.6.980.6. This bold creation reveals its mechanical heart through an impressive skeletonisation process. The architecture of its blue dial, hollowed out with surgical precision, evokes the interlacing of suspension bridges and metal structures found along via ferrata routes. By unveiling the intimate beating of its calibre, this tool watch transforms into a true kinetic work of art, demonstrating the manufacture’s ability to push the limits of sport-chic design while honouring the great tradition of Swiss skeleton watches.
Case, calibre and bracelet of this Challenger Cliff Skeleton
The armour of this timepiece is sculpted from an imposing block of stainless steel measuring 41 mm in diameter, alternating bold brushed surfaces with polished bevels. The face of the watch, protected by a sapphire crystal, is a technical feat: a structured blue skeleton dial on which applied indexes and large luminescent hands rest, ensuring optimal legibility despite the complexity of the background. This openworked network offers a plunging view of the movement components. The spectacle continues on the reverse thanks to a transparent sapphire caseback. The engine of this piece is the self-winding mechanical calibre EC9307. Equipped with 26 jewels and oscillating at 4 Hz, this specially openworked Swiss movement offers a 38-hour power reserve to drive the hours, minutes and central seconds. This timepiece, water-resistant to 50 metres, is securely held on the wrist by a solid-link steel bracelet with folding clasp.
Why this Emile Chouriet watch
The current enthusiasm for steel sports watches with integrated bracelets finds a spectacular interpretation here. Choosing a skeleton model allows you to own a piece with incredible visual presence, one that invariably attracts attention and conversation. The blue colour of the openworked structure brings a touch of modernity and freshness, highly sought after by collectors, while contrasting beautifully with the polished and brushed steel. Acquiring a mechanical skeleton watch from an independent Geneva manufacture, in its strict factory-fresh condition, represents an exceptional opportunity to obtain a great aesthetic complication at a particularly considered price.
Delivered contents and condition
We have the immense privilege of offering this architectural piece in rigorously new old stock condition. The watch has never been worn and faithfully retains all its industrial protective films sealing the case, sapphire caseback and bracelet. This untouched condition ensures the acquisition of an absolutely immaculate timepiece, free from the slightest micro-scratch. It will naturally be delivered with its original certificate of authenticity, its factory tag and an elegant presentation box signed The Swiss Collector.
Warranty and delivery
The Swiss Collector guarantees the authenticity of this piece covered by its full manufacture warranty. We accept returns within 10 days according to our conditions. Leader in pre-owned luxury in Switzerland and backed by the largest network of boutiques, we offer online reservation for an in-store fitting and collection or fully secure international shipping.
* Partner brands – Official retailer. New watch supplied with box and certificate. Full manufacture warranty.
