LANDERON

We have some very exciting news, a Cuervo y Sobrinos classic rediscovered. While all of Cuervo y Sobrinos’ contemporary watches take inspiration from their older models yet this one has an interesting twist. In 1946 Cuervo y Sobrinos produced a chronograph with a bi-compax layout and a Landeron 248 movement which was an evolution of the renowned Landeron Calibre 48, a sought after chronograph movement in the 1950’s and 1960’s.

1946 Cuervo y Sobrinos Chronograph featuring Landeron 248 movement.

Cuervo y Sobrinos have created an elegant reinterpretation of this historic model, the Historiador Landeron, using a restored Landeron 248 movement. These are movements from the 1960’s that although restored have not been updated so they maintain their original patina and look.

Cuervo y Sobrinos have developed the CYS 4008 caliber over the vintage Landeron 248 movement

The result is simply spectacular, the Historiador Landeron is everything a Cuervo y Sobrinos should be; elegant, sophisticated and full of fine details that pay tribute to the brands past from a contemporary perspective.

There are two versions of the Historiador Landeron. The first model features a black dial with contrasting silver-toned registers. The golden hands and arabic numerals add a touch of sophistication, while the red central chronograph seconds hand appears rich and vibrant, traits which are omnipresent in downtown Havana.

Consistent with the original watch, the black dial variant is equipped with a telemeter scale, a popular feature during this period. The observer actuates the chronograph on seeing an event and then halts the chronograph when they subsequently hear the sound. The wearer can then determine how far away the phenomenon is using the accompanying telemeter scale.

The second dial option features a white dial, paired with blue hands and a blue tachymeter scale. Its tone is a tad more reserved than its sibling. The hours are denoted with black, intricately-formed Arabic numerals. They supplant the mere perfunctory, exuding elegance and period style.

Cuervo y Sobrinos has looked to its illustrious past and rediscovered a horological gem from 1946. However, while the Swiss Maison is proud of its history, it embraces modernity, hence the model features subtle refinements suited to contemporary living. Indeed, the Historiador Landeron is a reinterpretation of a classic, perfectly refined for the contemporary collector.