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Cuervo y Sobrinos' new salmon dial Historiador Flameante
Cuervo y Sobrinos is not a watch company many of us think about. The company is a fascinating anomaly with a highly idiosyncratic history. It produces 3,000 watches a year that cannot be mistaken for the products of any other brand. Some of its output in recent years demonstrates its commitment to legacy. I'm thinking of the Landeron bicompax chronograph built on top of their own restored 1950s movement.
CyS watches will not be to everyone's tastes - and that's probably an understatement - but due to my interest in the history of watch markets in central and south America, I thought I'd give the one below a try. It'll be in my hands in about one month's time.
Cuervo y Sobrinos' new salmon dial Historiador Flameante
Cuervo y Sobrinos is not a watch company many of us think about. The company is a fascinating anomaly with a highly idiosyncratic history. It produces 3,000 watches a year that cannot be mistaken for the products of any other brand. Some of its output in ...
They make interesting watches, even though I haven't seen any in person in a while! Some 12 to 15 years ago, sometimes I would park the car east of my usual Rolex/Patek AD in Genova, when I went downtown to see him...
...and I now remember taking a 2-minute detour every time I went to my AD, in order to stop by one of the oldest jewelers in town and look at their CyS selection in the window! Sadly, that jeweler is long gone, like most other businesses in Genova (though...
Thanks. They were taken over by a small group of investors in 2018 and appointed Massimo Rossi as CEO.
I've read that this group is Swiss, but I'm not sure. In any case, it has resulted in a much more focused operation. p.s. I'm glad this post triggered some nostalgia for you too...
I have seen a preview (pics)of this watch a few weeks ago .
Very nice looking and really hope to see one in person when possible. A few of you know i love Salmon dials and this dial is beautiful imho. Also love the case and lugs design. Great choice and looking forward to hear your opinion when its on your wrist
Very nice, I like this one. If I am not mistaken,
and I very well could be, didn't they have an association with Patek Phillippe years ago?
Not that I’m aware of.
CyS was one of a number of influential retailers south of the US. Others included Serpico y Laino in Venezuela and Gondolo
