Cuervo y Sobrinos breathes new life into one of its cornerstone collections with the Espléndidos Heritage, a refined tribute to Havana’s golden age and the Maison’s Cuban-Swiss identity. Rooted in the brand’s rich history dating back to 1882, the collection channels the elegance and languid charm of 1930s Havana, an era when the Cuban capital rivalled the great cultural centres of the world. The name “Espléndidos,” borrowed from a classic cigar size, reflects this connection to Havana’s legendary lounges, where time was savoured, not chased.
The star of the show is the distinctive curved rectangular case, a silhouette that dates to Cuervo y Sobrinos’ most celebrated period. Faithfully reinterpreted, its smooth contours and balanced proportions sit elegantly on the wrist. The dial work is equally considered: a lacquered, multi-level design with a Clou de Paris centre, encircled by a screwed-in ring for added visual tension. A polished “bague” ring outlines the small seconds subdial at 6 o’clock, adding depth and separating it from the crisp indices.
Inside ticks the La Joux-Perret G120, a proven Swiss calibre with a 68-hour power reserve, visible through the sapphire caseback and dressed with a gold-toned, openworked rotor bearing the Cuervo y Sobrinos crest. The collection launches in two variants: the 82 piece Limited Edition with a warm cream dial and rose gold highlights, and the sleek, serial-production Black version. Both come on hand-stitched Louisiana alligator straps with open-worked clasps.
