This incredibly thin pocket watch dates to 1924 and was imported into London to be sold by Carley & Clemence Ltd London. The HF mark on the case relates to Huguenin Freres of Le Locle, Neuchâtel, Switzerland. A beautiful case with high quality engraving. 
In 1868, the young engraver Fritz Huguenin and his brother Albert set up a small watch-case design workshop. It wasn’t long before they realised the value that embossing could add to their work. They therefore bought a spindle press, which they used to emboss their first medal in 1888. Over time, the Huguenin brothers specialised in the Niel (Niello) method, which is used to give silver watches a black finish. This method made them famous worldwide and as a result of their new-found success, they switched from manual production to industrial production in 1899, building the factory in Le Locle that is still used today.
 
 
Dial: 
The dial is in strong, original condition. The 12 numeral is slightly aged, along side a mark on the dial by 8 o clock.
 
Hands:
The hands are un-bent and un-corroded. They are thermally blued and original Breguet design hands.
 
Glass:
The glass is original and in strong condition with no noticeable scratches.
 
Crown:
The crown is original. It fits flush to the case and winds and sets well.
 
Case: 
The case is in strong condition with only light surface scratches that are consistent with age. A very nice original case that hasn't been polished. The engraved case is lovely.
 
Case back:
Strong original condition with only slight surface scratches.
 
 
Movement:
The movement is a manual wind Swiss made movement. The pocket watch keeps time to within 1 minute a day.
 
Watch dimensions:
Case width: 44.4mm
Case Lehgth with crown: 51.4mm
Case length: 44.4mm
Case Depth: 8.88mm