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The discovery of Cuba by Christopher Columbus in 1492 was the prelude for the official founding of Havana by Diego Velásquez de Cuéllar in 1519. Originally called Habana, the city is celebrating its 500th anniversary this year.
Established in 1882, Cuervo y Sobrinos has deep roots in Havana. The Cuervo family started by importing Swiss watches before developing their own Swiss made collections, which became must-have stylish timepieces. Famous luminaries of the 20th century visited the Cuervo’s y Sobrinos Havana boutiques, including the likes of Hemingway, Churchill, Pablo Neruda, Einstein and Caruso. Hemingway lived in Havana for 20 years and wrote some of his greatest works there.
Havana today has been described by some as the “Rome of the Caribbean” and it remains one of the most picturesque cities in the world. Its history, beauty, classicism and charm are inescapably Latin. The walls of Havana are steeped in history and the streets are populated by people who are well educated, passionate and full of life.
To celebrate this great 500th anniversary, Cuervo y Sobrinos has launched a limited edition of its classic Historiador range, the symbolically rich Historiador 1519. It boasts a GMT dial which allows the wearer to tell the time in two different time zones, thus evoking the New and Old Worlds and the two cultures coming together. It also features a key which can be found on the flag of Havana. The back of the watch also carries other specific symbols: the three castles (The Fuerza, The Morro and the Punta) composing the Havana flag. The city’s historical fortifications are illustrated by special coloured printing on the oscillating weight. This stainless steel version comes in a 500-piece limited edition, while a 20-piece gold edition is also available.
April 25, 2019