The story behind this Emile Chouriet Challenger Deep
The exploration of the ocean floor has always been a major source of inspiration for the Maison Emile Chouriet. Designed to cope with the colossal pressures of the Mariana Trench, the Challenger Deep range embodies the Geneva vision of the instrumental diver's watch. The Emile Chouriet Challenger Deep watch, reference 08.1169.G.6.AW.93.6, is distinguished from its sister models by a subtle but decisive aesthetic evolution. On this iteration, the Manufacture has chosen to integrate round hour-markers on its blue dial, a strong nod to the historical and timeless codes of diving watches from the 1960s. This dial architecture, combined with a modern bezel featuring a scratch-resistant ceramic insert, creates a fascinating bridge between the classic heritage of scuba diving and the technical demands of contemporary watchmaking.
Case, calibre and bracelet of this Challenger Deep
Used in a robust block of stainless steel, the case measures 42.5 mm in diameter and is approximately 13 mm thick. It frames a deep blue dial featuring large round applique hour-markers and sword-shaped hands. The whole is generously lined with luminescent material to ensure optimum legibility in the dark. A flat sapphire crystal protects the display, topped by a unidirectional, notched rotating bezel in blue ceramic. Beneath the solid screw-down caseback, adorned with a marine anchor engraving, operates the calibre EC9316 self-winding mechanical movement. Featuring 25 jewels and beating at a frequency of 4 Hz, it guarantees a power reserve of 38 hours for the display of the hours, minutes, seconds and date at 3 o'clock. Designed for the abyss, the watch is certified water-resistant to 300 metres thanks to its screw-down crown. A steel bracelet with solid links, closed by a secure folding clasp, completes this armour.
Why this Emile Chouriet watch
The integration of round hour markers on this blue dial gives this version a more traditional and consensual look, highly prized by lovers of classic divers. It represents a choice alternative for collectors looking for a familiar aesthetic, but powered by the level of finishing of an independent manufacture. The opportunity to acquire this technical model with a ceramic bezel, all in strict ex-factory condition, makes it a rational and highly desirable purchase on the second-hand market.
Delivered contents and condition
This timepiece is presented to you in rigorously new stock condition. Having never been worn, it is still fully wrapped in its factory protective plastic films, which seal the case, case back and the entire bracelet. This absolute level of preservation guarantees that not a single micro-scratch will be left. The watch will be delivered with its original identification label, certificate of authenticity and an elegant The Swiss Collector presentation 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.
