There are two versions of the new Historiador with which Cuervo y Sobrinos commemorates its affectionate customer Ernest Hemingway, an iconic writer of the literary 20th century and a lover of Cuba, the company's country of origin. The difference between the models, both in a limited edition of 140 pieces each, lies essentially in the colour of the dial, cream or brown, with matching details.
For the rest, they share the luminescence of the hour markers and hands, which aids the legibility of the hour indications in the dark, a steel case 40 mm in diameter, that of the Historiador line recognisable by its ergonomic and elongated lugs, a case back engraved with the Hemingway logo, and a leather strap in a matching colour. Plus, of course, the movement used, the CyS 5121 calibre, a self-winding mechanical movement based on the Sellita SW 200, with a 38-hour power reserve.
Also available is a two-piece set, limited to 30 pieces, comprising one Historiador Hemingway with a black dial and one with a silver dial; it is presented in a travel humidor that can also be used to transport cigars and includes two additional black straps. A precious touch of style is provided by an 18-carat gold plaque mounted on the side of the case of the black or brown dial versions.
All watches are officially licensed by Hemingway Limited, the organisation that manages the Ernest Hemingway brand, founded by the writer's eldest son Jack in 1988. Cuervo y Sobrinos is the first Swiss watch brand to be officially licensed by Hemingway Limited. Prices, excluding tax, range from 2,500 Swiss francs for the cream model to 3,000 for the brown one, up to 6,000 for the set.
