The Cuervo y Sobrinos Chronograph Emilio Carranza pays homage to a daring aviation icon whose legacy continues to inspire. With this updated model, the brand combines early 20th-century pilot aesthetics with contemporary watchmaking. Named after Emilio Carranza, a heroic figure in Mexican aviation history, the chronograph revives the romance of flight and the courage of those who ventured into the skies with minimal technology but boundless ambition.
Carranza, often called the “Lindbergh of Mexico,” undertook a goodwill flight from New York to Mexico in 1928, a mission that ended in tragedy but cemented his place in aviation lore. This timepiece serves as a reminder of his bravery, featuring design elements that echo the instruments found in 1920s aircraft. Its black dial, accented with cream Super-LumiNova® markers and red detailing, captures the essence of vintage aviation, while the engraved airplane motif at 9 o’clock ties the design directly to Carranza’s story.
Attention to detail elevates the watch from tribute to conversation piece. The helix-style small seconds hand evokes a spinning propeller, adding motion and storytelling to the dial. Paired with a vintage leather strap and a steel buckle etched with the CyS emblem, the chronograph offers timeless elegance grounded in historical significance.
