Founded in 1882, Cuervo y Sobrinos has a prodigious history, enriched with many significant milestones along the way. By having a long history, there is an inference that a company possesses expertise and certainly over the coming pages there are many examples of the Maison’s virtuosity

However, while Cuervo y Sobrinos is proud of its past, it chooses to wholeheartedly embrace the future with magnificent watches that engender desire and confer lasting joy. Indeed, it is the company’s belief that its best years are yet to come.

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1862

Ramon Fernandos Cuervo, an immigrant from northern Spain (Asturias) established his first jewellery store on Calle de la Amistad in Havana. This business was a precursor of Cuervo y Sobrinos.

1882

Cuervo y Sobrinos was established this year.

Don Baldomero, Don Teodomiro, Don Jose Maria, Don Armando, Don Placido and Don Lisardo, the so-called ‘newphews’ joined Ramon Fernandos Cuervo in the new business. At this time, the firm’s shop was located at Calle del Teniente Rey 13.

1897

The shop was prospering and the growing business required more space, the business
moved to Calle de la Muralla 37.

1907

In 1907, Mr. Ramón Fernández y Cuervo passed away. His nephew, D. Armando Fernández y Río, assumed responsibility for running the company.

1917

Cuervo y Sobrinos opened a new store at Calle San Rafael y Aguila.

1918

Cuervo y Sobrinos opened a new store at Calle San Rafael y Aguila.

1920

Having decided to expand its operations, Cuervo y Sobrinos opened two European facilities, a site in Pforzheim, Germany for the purchase of exclusive stones and an office in Paris, France for trading jewellery.