The story behind this Emile Chouriet Challenger Deep
The Maison Emile Chouriet weaves its heritage around the great challenges of human exploration. Named in homage to the Mariana Trench, the deepest and most remote point of our oceans, the Challenger Deep collection embodies the Geneva vision of the ultimate tool-watch. The Emile Chouriet Challenger Deep Black reference 08.1169.G.6.AW.58.8 takes this utilitarian vocation to the extreme by adorning itself with a black rubber strap. This material evolution is more than just an aesthetic choice: it responds to the demands of professional divers who require an infallible fit, absolute resistance to sea salt and unrivalled thermal comfort during prolonged immersions. Its abysmal black dial, combined with the scratch-resistant ceramic insert on its bezel, gives this model a stealth and radical edge that will appeal to fans of uncompromising technical watchmaking.
Case, calibre and strap of this Challenger Deep
Forged from a block of stainless steel 42.5 mm in diameter, the case of this diver's watch imposes a virile presence for a thickness of around 13 mm. The black dial is punctuated by powerful applique hour-markers and large sword-shaped hands, all saturated with white luminescent material to pierce the darkness of the seabed. Protected by a crystal-clear sapphire crystal, the face is encircled by a unidirectional, notched rotating bezel in black ceramic. The heart of the watch is powered by the EC9316 calibre, a mechanical movement with Swiss automatic winding. Featuring 25 jewels and a frequency of 4 Hz, it delivers a power reserve of 38 hours, with hours, minutes, seconds and date indicated by a window at 3 o'clock. Designed for action, it is water-resistant to 300 metres thanks to a screw-down caseback and crown. Attachment is entrusted to a supple and robust black rubber strap, secured by a stainless steel folding clasp.
Why this Emile Chouriet watch
The combination of steel, ceramic and rubber creates the purest and most versatile configuration for a diver's watch. On the watch market, this precise model represents a formidable gateway into the world of an independent Geneva manufacture. The rubber strap lightened the visual impact of the watch and made it perfectly ergonomic to wear, making it as comfortable at a depth of 30 metres as under a shirt sleeve. The opportunity to acquire a strictly untapped technical diver of this quality is a purchase of rare intelligence.
Delivered contents and condition
We are privileged to offer this example in rigorously new, stock condition. The watch has never grazed a wrist and retains all of its industrial protective plastics that seal the case, crown and folding clasp. This level of inviolate preservation guarantees you an immaculate timepiece, free from the slightest micro-scratch. It will be delivered to you with its original certificate of authenticity, manufacturer's label, and presented in an elegant The Swiss Collector box.
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. Switzerland's leading second-hand retailer 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.
