Cuervo y Sobrinos model Esplendidos ref. 2312 in 18k Gold

An elegant Cuervo y Sobrinos Esplendidos Reference 2312 in 18k yellow gold, manufactured in 1999 and powered by a manual caliber. Cuervo y Sobrinos is one of the most storied names in Cuban and Caribbean watchmaking history: founded in Havana in 1882, the house became the preferred jeweller and watchmaker of the Cuban elite and of distinguished visitors to the island, before re-establishing itself in Switzerland following the Cuban Revolution. The Esplendidos model, with its distinctive cushion-shaped case, is the signature reference of the modern Cuervo y Sobrinos manufacture and a direct homage to the house's pre-revolutionary heritage. This example is accompanied by its original papers.

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Collector's Note

The Cuervo y Sobrinos Esplendidos is a watch with a narrative that extends far beyond its movement and case. The brand's history in Havana, where it occupied a prestigious position on the Calle Obispo and counted among its clients figures such as Ernest Hemingway and the Cuban aristocracy, gives the Esplendidos a cultural resonance that few modern Swiss watches can match. The cushion-shaped case, which echoes the forms of the pre-war watches sold in the original Havana boutique, is a deliberate act of historical memory, and the 18k yellow gold construction of this example places it firmly within the luxury tradition that defined the house from its founding. The cream dial with its clean index configuration is a study in restraint, allowing the quality of the case and the history of the brand to speak without distraction. The presence of the original papers confirms the watch's documented provenance and manufacture date.

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