Here we have a nice example of a 1940s Huguenin tool watch. It has a well-proportioned 35mm, full stainless steel case with a twisted lug design. It is original and unpolished with the original polished finish to the bezel and brushed finish to the sides. It has the dark grey satin finish dial which has developed an even light speckled patination. It has the alternating dash and Arabic hour markers with the aged radium luminous paint. The sub-second dial is inset into the dial with the grained concentric circles having the sunburst finish. The syringe style hands are a silver tone with the aged radium luminous in-fill. It has the Sei Tacche notched case back with the grained concentric circles. Inside is the shockproof manual wind AS1130 movement, which has been recently serviced and is keeping accurate time.
 
The dial is the centrepiece of this classic 1940s tool watch. It is an uncommon dark grey tone, which has developed the most fascinating light speckled patination. The spread is quite even across the dial which makes it standout. This dovetails nicely with the aged radium luminous paint on the hour markers, which has developed a darker yellow tone with age. It is a simple and considered layout with the minute dashes to the exterior of the dial in a white tone. The dial is simply signed ‘Huguenin’ below 12 O’clock, with the inset sub-second dial at 6 O’clock. The hour markers are alternating dashes and Arabic numerals which creates a balanced layout. The sub-second track has the grained concentric circles which have a sunburst finish in the light. It has the 10 second Arabic graduations with 5 second dashes and single second dashes. The handset is original and is of syringe style with the aged radium luminous in-fill, whilst the sub-second hand has a neat lollipop counterbalance. 
 
The case is larger than average case size for the era, measuring 35mm x 35mm. It has a width with crown of 37.75mm and a lug-to-lug length of 42.5mm which both help to enhance the presence on the wrist. It is a quality, full stainless steel case. It has the circular central section with the polished bezel surrounding the dial. The lugs are of a twisted design which is a neat touch that helps the watch to standout. The sides of the case are flat with the light brushed finish. To the right is the domed crown which is easy to wind. The case back screws into place and has the Sei Tacche design with the slots for opening. It has the brushed concentric circles radiating from the centre of the case. 
 
Inside is the AS 1130 movement which is a robust manual wind movement, which benefits from shock protection. It has been recently serviced and is keeping time to within -15 seconds a day.
 
Huguenin:
The factory of A. Huguenin Fils was founded in 1857 and was one of the pioneers among watchmakers in the mountains of Neuchatel. They were known in the early 1900s for their production of jump hour watches and pocket watches.
 
The company was purchased by Hamilton in 1959 in the hope of increasing the companies share of the premium price watch market. 
 
Full condition report below. Please see the images as these compliment and aid the description provided below.
 
Dial: 
The dial is original and has developed an interesting, speckled patination. It was originally a dark grey tone, which has a lighter speckled finish spread evenly across the dial. It has the original radium luminous paint on the hour markers which has aged to a darker tone. The signing is in a white tone and is good and clear.
 
Hands: 
The hands are original and are in decent condition with some light corrosion. The hour and minute hands are a silver tone with the original aged luminous in-fill. The sub-second hand is also original.
 
Glass: 
The acrylic crystal is a replacement and is in good condition with no marking.
 
Crown: 
The crown is a well-matched replacement which is chrome plated. It is of a domed design.
 
Case:
The case is Stainless Steel and is in good unpolished condition for the age. It has a polished bezel with brushed finish to the sides. It has light surface scratching associated with ageing. 
 
Caseback:
The case back is formed of steel and is in good, unpolished condition. It has 6 notches for opening which are good, without scratching from poor opening. The original circular crushed finish remains. There are some light scratches.
 
Strap:
The watch comes on a new genuine leather strap. 
 
Movement: 
The movement is an AS 1130 which is a manual wind calibre. It has a sub second hand and a jewel count of 15. It has a frequency of 18,000 BPH and a 41-hour power reserve. It benefits from Incabloc shock protection.
 
The movement has been recently serviced. It’s keeping time to -15 seconds a day, with an amplitude of 303 degrees and a beat error of 0.0 m/s.
 
Case Dimensions:
Case width: 35mm
Case width with crown: 37.75mm 
Case length: 35mm 
Case length lug to lug: 42.5mm
Case Depth: 10.5mm
Lug width: 18mm