Emile Chuuriet Geneva Age determination
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Historical roots
- Named after: A watchmaker named Émile Chouriet , active in Geneva in the 17th/18th century.
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The brand name today is a symbolic reference to this Geneva watchmaker.
However, it is not a continuously operating historical company like Longines or Omega.
🔹 Modern brand
- Founded in 1998 in Geneva by Jean Depéry , a Swiss engineer and descendant of a watchmaking family from Le Locle.
- Goal: a Geneva-based luxury brand with a classic style and its own design elements (e.g., double-winged strap attachments).
- Production location: Geneva (Sierra near Saint-Blaise / Geneva School of Watchmaking).
- In-house production: Cases and finishing in Geneva, movements predominantly from ETA / Sellita / recently our own CHT calibers (Chouriet).
Periods for age determination
| epoch | Features | Types of works | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 – 2005 | Early phase, classic round cases, simple logo “Emile Chouriet Genève” | ETA 2824‑2 / 2892‑A2 (automatic, manual winding) | Serial number on base, 5-6 digits |
| 2005 – 2015 | Introduction of the typical wing hinges (trademark) | Sellita SW200 / ETA 7750 (Chronos) | Serial number 7 digits, logo wing-shaped |
| 2015 – 2020 | High-quality models: “Lac Léman”, “Challenger Deep”, “Fair Lady” | SW200-1 / MC0 caliber | often “Swiss Made” at the 6 o'clock position |
| from 2020 | In-house developed CHT E3 caliber (Automatic, COSC) / Skeleton | Engraving “CHT” or “Emile Chouriet Cal. E3” | Serial number > 900,000, laser engraving on the back |
How to tell someone's age
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Check the back cover:
- There is a 6- to 9-digit serial number on it.
- Until about 2010: mechanically engraved, then laser engraving.
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Read the movement designation (through the glass back or by a watchmaker):
- ETA 2824 / 2892 → mostly before 2010
- Sellita SW200 / SW300 → approx. 2010–2019
- CHT E3 / E3‑1 → from 2020 -
Logo shape and case style:
- without "wings" (band ends) = older (< 2005)
- with "wings" on the casing = after 2005
- Versions with blue rotor (glass back) = from 2015 onwards
Examples of works and models with dating
| Model | Factory | Production time | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emile Chouriet Classical | ETA 2824-2 | ca. 1999–2004 | round cases, without wings, 35–38 mm |
| Emile Chouriet Sport Automatic | ETA 2892-A2 | 2003–2008 | pointed band ends, lettering "Genève" |
| Emile Chouriet Lac Léman Chronometer | Sellita SW200-1 | 2012–2018 | COSC certified, blue rotor, date window at 6 o'clock |
| Emile Chouriet Challenger Deep Diver | Sellita SW200-1 | 2016–2019 | Diver's watch, 200m water resistant, unidirectional bezel |
| Emile Chouriet ICE Cliff Skeleton CHT E3 | Proprietary caliber CHT E3 | from 2020 | Open dial, 70-hour power reserve |
Summary – Rapid Dating Characteristics
| feature | Time range |
|---|---|
| Without wing-shaped end links, ETA movement | 1998–2005 |
| With "Wing Lugs", SW200/300 caliber | 2005–2019 |
| Blue rotor under sapphire crystal | from 2015 |
| Factory engraving “CHT” | from 2020 |
| Serial number > 900,000 (Laser) | new generation |
Emile Chouriet was a gifted watchmaker from Geneva who opened his workshop in 1685. He specialized in decorating pocket watches, distinguished himself through his unique and creative work, and became an important figure in Geneva aristocratic circles. His skills included setting pearls, using different colored gold, enameling, and guilloché work. He sourced certain components from the watchmaker François Dagobert Depéry.
In 1998, Jean Depéry, a descendant of François Dagobert Depéry, launched the luxury watch brand Emile Chouriet . It was a tribute to the collaboration between the eponymous master watchmaker and his ancestor. The name represents a precious heritage to be cherished, a legacy of talent and expertise. To uphold the brand's philosophy, its employees work daily to maintain and enhance Swiss quality while remaining at the forefront of contemporary design – just like Emile Chouriet's first timepiece, "Les Ailes du Temps," which translates to "Wings of Time."
Quality
Founded on a heritage of Swiss tradition, the manufacture constantly works at the intersection of traditional and modern elements. The company impresses with cutting-edge technology and continually invests in new projects. Mechanical movements are produced in-house, and prototypes undergo continuous testing in independent laboratories. To maintain the highest quality standards, the watches are tested under real-world conditions for movement, sensitivity, and durability.
The product range, which includes diving watches and sports watches , is constantly being expanded and enriched with new models and collections. This creates an optimal balance between outstanding quality and contemporary style. A prime example is the "Challenger" collection, inspired by the deepest known point in the oceans. The so-called Challenger Deep is 10,916 meters deep and was discovered on January 23, 1960, by Jacques Piccard, a Swiss explorer, and Don Walsh, an American naval lieutenant.
Source: AI, Google, Bartels Watches
