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"This company was founded in the mid 19th Century by Adolph Huguenin. The exhibited in the International Exhibition at Philadelphia in 1876. In 1877, when they one a prize at the Neuchatel contest they were listed as A Huguenin & Fils. The company was noted for producing good quality watches and Chronometers.
The company was listed in Bienne in 1887 and were still there in 1924.
In 1880, they registered the name A Huguenin & Sons, Locle. They registered a tradename ‘Nielaschef’ in 1914. They were still about in 1926 when they patented the ‘Ermeto’ or ‘Hermetic’ watch. About 1956, the company was bought by the Hamilton Watch Co., but they carried on as a separate division.
The company was still trading in 1986.
Known brand names used and approximate dates used
Alpex - 1986
Celene Luxe
Eurama
Firn
Hugo Watch - 1951
Mignon Watch Co - c1890 to 1966
Zentra
Zentra Royal - 1966"
