Lot #3185 – Cuervo y Sobrinos Esplendidos Retrograde Watch A2452/1

Estimate: $2,000.00 – $2,500.00

Gents stainless steel Cuervo y Sobrinos Habana Esplendidos Autorecargante Retrograde wristwatch with date, ref #A2452/1.  Two tone beige / champagne Cuervo y Sobrinos Habana Autorecargante dial with applied hour markers.  The dial features day, date, and power reserve indicators.  Stainless steel smooth bezel.  Swiss made, automatic self winding movement.  See through skeleton case back.  Comes on a beige / tan Cuervo y Sobrinos alligator strap with a stainless steel Cuervo y Sobrinos deployant buckle.  Approximate diameter is 35mm x 47mm.  Accompanied by a fitted Cuervo y Sobrinos humidor watch box and papers.  The watch cuff tray pulls out to reveal a cigar humidor.  The Cuervo y Sobrinos humidor watch box comes with a hygrometer and two credos.  The shape of the case on this Cuervo y Sobrinos Esplendidos is reminiscent of the Patek Philippe Pagoda.

Appears to be in unworn condition.  Running at the time of inspection, however not checked for accuracy.  An overhaul is always recommended for used watches.

Ramon Cuervo opened a shop in 1882 located in Havana, Cuba.  Cuervo’s nephew (“Sobrinos” translates to nephews in Spanish hence the name Cuervo y Sobrinos), Armando Rio Cuervo, eventually took over the business in 1900.  Throughout the years, Cuervo y Sobrinos expanded to Germany, France, and Switzerland.  The company went dormant in the late 1950’s due to politician turmoil in Cuba.  It was relaunched again in Europe in 2002.  Iconic Cuervo y Sobrinos lines include the Cuervo y Sobrinos Historiador, Cuervo y Sobrinos Vuelo, Cuervo y Sobrinos Prominente, Cuervo y Sobrinos Robusto, Cuervo y Sobrinos Pirata, and Cuervo y Sobrinos Esplendido.