Cuervo y Sobrinos Robusto Tricalendografo History

VintageAlex (aka AlexKontiki) · 2016-08-26T09:39:39Z

Explore the Cuervo y Sobrinos Robusto Tricalendografo and its controversial brand history. Is it a true vintage revival or a modern marketing tale? Collectors weigh in.

VintageAlex (aka AlexKontiki)

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VintageAlex's post on his Cuervo y Sobrinos Robusto Tricalendografo sparks a fascinating discussion about the brand's modern identity versus its historical roots. His appreciation for the watch's vintage design, despite its contemporary manufacturing, highlights a common collector's dilemma. The thread delves into the authenticity of the brand's historical narrative, offering diverse perspectives on its origins as a jeweler versus a watchmaker.

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Today my dear watchcoholics, I'm reading your threads with this 43 mm Cuervo y Sobrinos Robusto, it's one of my non-vintage watches but I have it because is the vintage design what I love in some watches. I'm an old young man.

I think that the brand has created beautiful stunning watches with that vintage and elegant touch. Maybe the brand or this watch is not a common taste. To me, besides the high quality of materials, everything in this watches has to do with the design. Talking about my watch, this specific "Robusto Tricalendografo", with a beautiful pale yellow dial that reminds me the sense of a vintage watch makes me forget what experts and aficionados have to say about the history of the brand.

Steel case, sapphire crystal, automatic movement, central seconds, annual calendar, central handle that indicates the date, indicators of day and month, moon phase, screw crown, transparent back, diameter 43 mm, water resistant 100 meters , brown alligator leather strap, steel folding clasp and great presence.

Few years ago I went to Cuba but unfortunately my time there wasn't enough So I couldn't visit the old Cuervo y Sobrinos building. I know that today that building which used to be the center of finest timepieces in La Habana, now is a second hand cloth store, sad, but true.

I have to say that yesterday also wore it.

Well, I just have time to tell you this. See you around here.

All the best to you all.

Does anyone know more about the Cuervo y Sobrinos history?

Key Points from the Discussion

Cuervo y Sobrinos, in its modern iteration, produces watches with traditional designs and cursive fonts, often packaged in humidors, drawing on a Cuban theme.
There is skepticism regarding the official brand history, with some collectors suggesting it's a 'tale' created by new owners, particularly concerning claims of finding treasures in old security boxes after the Cuban Revolution.
Historically, Cuervo y Sobrinos was primarily a glamorous jewelry shop in Havana and did not manufacture timepieces themselves, instead branding watches made by others, similar to Gondolo or Tiffany.
The Cuervo y Sobrinos Robusto Tricalendografo features a steel case, sapphire crystal, automatic Dubois Dépraz 9000 movement (on an ETA 2892-A2 base), annual calendar, moon phase, and 100m water resistance.
The brand's current watches are noted for their handsome appearance and distinctive lugs, such as those on the Historiador Chrono, which are considered a strong design element.

The Discussion

Bill

Aug 26, 2016

A very elegant looking watch.

I must confess I am not familiar but always interested to learn. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Bill

VintageAlex (aka AlexKontiki)

Aug 26, 2016

Thanks to you!

I appreciate your comments Best wishes Alex

cazalea

Aug 26, 2016

I think they have been around a fairly long time

A Cuban-themed company producing watches usually related to cigars, often packaged in humidors, usually traditional designs and cursive fonts on the dial. HISTORY (the company's PR statement, from a C & S dealer's site) In the sophisticated climate of La Habana in 1882 that Armando Rio y Cuervo, with the help of his brothers, took on the management of the jewellers established by his Uncle Ramón in 1882 (from whom the name Cuervo y Sobrinos is derived=Cuervo and Nephews). The company grew and pr

VintageAlex (aka AlexKontiki)

Aug 26, 2016

As far as I know...

Thanks for this post Cazalea but in my humble opinion this is more a story than a history, I mean it seems that the new owners of the brand rights (I think Italians), create a big tale based on a minimum of a true history of the jewelry shop. In fact there are some illogical issues. For example it\'s hard to believe that the new owners found a treasure inside the security boxes for a simple reason: do you think that Fidel Castro didn\'t touch those boxes? This is just one thing that makes me thi

JEC

Aug 26, 2016

Here is a Torpedo for you...

Cuervos y Sobrinos Torpedo. Regards, Javier

VintageAlex (aka AlexKontiki)

Aug 26, 2016

Great looking watch!

Yes, indeed a great watch with an awesome design! Bravo Javier. Best wishes. Alex

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