Cuervos Y Sabrinos
I posted my CyS on WRUW today and had a few Crunchers comment they had never heard of the brand. CyS does not market their watches other than on a few blogs, etc. This is disappointing as they make some very aesthetically pleasing watches.
Here's my NWA post. For those Crunchers that don't know the brand I would encourage you to check out their offerings.
Have a wonderful Monday.
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Danilo
Early to being a watch enthusiast. Enjoy the history of horology as much as I do the hunt for the next timepiece. I enjoy striking up conversations with folks I don't know and finding out what drew th...
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Cuervo y Sobrinos itself was not a brand as such, it was the name of a jewelry store in Havana Cuba that sold all types of watch brands from the beginning of the 20th century, you can find Tissot, Rolex, Nivadas, Enicar etc. with the name of Cuervo y Sobrinos since like many jewelry stores they printed the name of their jewelry on the dial, it closed its doors in the 50s with the Cuban revolution and was revived by buying the name, I understand it from an expert in antique watches and an Italian businessman at the end from the 90s
Cuervo y Sobrinos itself was not a brand as such, it was the name of a jewelry store in Havana Cuba that sold all types of watch brands from the beginning of the 20th century, you can find Tissot, Rolex, Nivadas, Enicar etc. with the name of Cuervo y Sobrinos since like many jewelry stores they printed the name of their jewelry on the dial, it closed its doors in the 50s with the Cuban revolution and was revived by buying the name, I understand it from an expert in antique watches and an Italian businessman at the end from the 90s
I thought I read that they actually owned the company that made the watches their name on them before they closed. I thought I read that they started making the watches in Cuba then moved operations to Switzerland and the before the closure and those reasons where why they could re-open when they did.
A jewelry shop a few miles from my house sells the watches and I have been impressed by the ones I have gotten to handle. The are a brand I would not mind adding to my collection one day.
The brand does make solid watches. Style is unique. Check them out. I love my Historiador.
I thought I read that they actually owned the company that made the watches their name on them before they closed. I thought I read that they started making the watches in Cuba then moved operations to Switzerland and the before the closure and those reasons where why they could re-open when they did.
A jewelry shop a few miles from my house sells the watches and I have been impressed by the ones I have gotten to handle. The are a brand I would not mind adding to my collection one day.
Spot on, they started with jewelry in 1860 and and transitioned to making their own watches in 1882. Great watches IMO.
I thought I read that they actually owned the company that made the watches their name on them before they closed. I thought I read that they started making the watches in Cuba then moved operations to Switzerland and the before the closure and those reasons where why they could re-open when they did.
A jewelry shop a few miles from my house sells the watches and I have been impressed by the ones I have gotten to handle. The are a brand I would not mind adding to my collection one day.
No, they didn't make watches, they bought watches and printed their name on them like Tiffany & co. and jewelry also in Mexico, the Cuervo y Sobrinos jewelry store closed and bought the brand, revived it in Switzerland at the end of the 90s and have opened stores in several countries.
Interesting.. when did they start having their branding "only" on their watches?
A beautiful watch, Danilo! I particularly like the dial and the two-tone font on the bezel!
On the website I particularly like the brown Hamingway.
No, they didn't make watches, they bought watches and printed their name on them like Tiffany & co. and jewelry also in Mexico, the Cuervo y Sobrinos jewelry store closed and bought the brand, revived it in Switzerland at the end of the 90s and have opened stores in several countries.
From their history on their site:
1965-1996
The Cuervo y Sobrinos boutique was nationalised by the government. This caused the firm to suffer a period of decline. It continued to produce military watches for the Cuban army which were used during the country’s intervention in Angola.
The brand became dormant shortly after and made no watches during this period. Nevertheless, the company’s former models still attracted much interest among watch collectors.
A beautiful watch, Danilo! I particularly like the dial and the two-tone font on the bezel!
On the website I particularly like the brown Hamingway.
That is a beauty too!
Beautiful pieces. Thanks for sharing!
Beautiful pieces. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you kindly Mark 🙏. It is the same watch though. I swapped out the Cordura strap it came with and put the steel bracelet they sent as well. If you turn the dial slightly towards or away from the light the color changes drastically. Very cool to see in action. Have a wonderful day!
Nice...that fooled me, LOL. You have a wonderful day as well.
Man those are both sick💪🏾
Particularly the blue. The denim strap is really cool
Man those are both sick💪🏾
Particularly the blue. The denim strap is really cool
Hey Simon, it's the same watch😉. A few other Crunchers have thought it was a different watch. The dial color changes dramatically depending on the angle of the light, very trippy indeed. Changed to the steel bracelet for the winter months. Appreciate it brother! Have a good day Simon 🙏
Hey Simon, it's the same watch😉. A few other Crunchers have thought it was a different watch. The dial color changes dramatically depending on the angle of the light, very trippy indeed. Changed to the steel bracelet for the winter months. Appreciate it brother! Have a good day Simon 🙏
Yeah I didn't realize until I saw your wruw post
Oo, nice Hemingway. Saw their website once, looks very fancy. Very nice dress-y watches.
Oo, nice Hemingway. Saw their website once, looks very fancy. Very nice dress-y watches.
The brand has some great offerings. Thanks for the kind words 🙏
The brand has some great offerings. Thanks for the kind words 🙏
No problem. I always thought the brand has a great story to tell what with all the talk about old Cuba. Then turns out it's a big Cuban watchstore whose owners moved to Switzerland to escape....
I'm guessing Castro, because you could bribe Batista IIRC.
It sounds very romantic, like a piece of the artistry old Cuba used to make in your hands.
That watch does magic tricks!!
I saw your WRUW post this morning but was short on time. I was however intrigued enough to spend my lunch and some time when I got home checking them out on the interwebs. Super interesting.
I love bracelets, but I'm surprised at how much more I like it on the strap. But either way it looks amazing! The way it changes in the light is fascinating to me. There's like a hint of a vertical texture on the dial when it's under the light and blue. I do wish the font on the bezel was blue all the way around but I'm nitpicking.
Not anytime soon, but I wouldn't be surprised if one was sitting in my watch box someday. Great one! Thanks for sharing!
That watch does magic tricks!!
I saw your WRUW post this morning but was short on time. I was however intrigued enough to spend my lunch and some time when I got home checking them out on the interwebs. Super interesting.
I love bracelets, but I'm surprised at how much more I like it on the strap. But either way it looks amazing! The way it changes in the light is fascinating to me. There's like a hint of a vertical texture on the dial when it's under the light and blue. I do wish the font on the bezel was blue all the way around but I'm nitpicking.
Not anytime soon, but I wouldn't be surprised if one was sitting in my watch box someday. Great one! Thanks for sharing!
Hey Mike, first day having it on the steel bracelet. The blue Cordura strap offers great contrast so you can really see the lugs extending from the case. Have a good evening Mike and thanks for taking the time to respond my friend. 🙏
I thought I read that they actually owned the company that made the watches their name on them before they closed. I thought I read that they started making the watches in Cuba then moved operations to Switzerland and the before the closure and those reasons where why they could re-open when they did.
A jewelry shop a few miles from my house sells the watches and I have been impressed by the ones I have gotten to handle. The are a brand I would not mind adding to my collection one day.
Late to this thread...your probably referring to the same VA place that I've seen them at
Late to this thread...your probably referring to the same VA place that I've seen them at
Ketterman's Jewelers.
Ketterman's Jewelers.
Yep