Thought I would share with you some photos I took to show the differences between the HF (Huguenin Frères) & CB (Le Centrale Boites) cases on the 165.024 Seamaster.

Enjoy!

 

Just great seeing a show like this again!

 

Thank you for comparing those beauties.

 

I would love to own both, but the HF case is slightly more attractive IMHO.

 

very interesting
thx

 

Very well presented. Thank you.

 

Very cool. So CB didn't put the same facets on the lugs as they did with speedmasters?

 

If you present should wonderful watches, you have to name them correctly
165024 HF
165.024 CB

Only CB references have a "period".

Thanks for sharing and can you display the bracelets as well.

 

Agree. HF does a much nicer job on the engine turning (jeweling) inside the caseback, which suggests an admirable attention to detail.

 

I did this too...fun to see the differences.

 

Appreciate you showcasing the case differences. Wish I could register the minute but OMG I'm overwhelmed by that Big Triangle beauty! Two of the best looking BT Dials ive ever seen!

 

A very informative comparison. Thank you for posting. Very fine examples you have there!

 

Informative indeed. Thanks for sharing.

 

Beautiful specimen both! Congrats! Interesting to see that they are so similar, in contrast to the Speedmaster

 

Thanks for this post!

 

DIBS !!!

 

Thank you.

 

Lovely...just lovely...HF Dibs

 

Thanks! And Indeed, two of the best. The HF one is the best I've ever seen. Looks like it was hardly ever worn!

 

I would be happy with either. Thanks for the excellent post ndgal. Which camera did you use for the pics?