The watches of Cuervo y Sobrinos - the only Swiss luxury watch brand with a true Latin legacy - convey to their owners the emotions and the spirit of elegance and the distinctive style typical of Havana at the end of the 19th century.
This same philosophy and spirit - emotion, elegance, performance and tradition - are the fundamental values shared by the brand "with Latin soul and Swiss heart" and the prestigious world of the classic cars. For this reason Cuervo y Sobrinos is traditionally partnered in the most important vintage car events.
This time Cuervo y Sobrinos has the honor to participate as Title Sponsor to the 9th Milano-Sanremo's Cup, from March 11th to March 13th, an historic milestone because 2011 is the year of the 150th anniversary of the Italian Unity (1861-2011). It is to mark this historic event that the President of Cuervo y Sobrinos Mr. Marzio Villa wanted to create the first edition of a "trophy Cuervo y Sobrinos" for the famous race "Milano-Sanremo". Mr. Villa, well-known collector of classic cars, will participate in the competition driving his Ace from 1955, a car with an important racing background. Driver and car are ready to take the challenge of the competition with elegance, style and fairplay.
The "Coppa Milano-Sanremo Trofeo Cuervo y Sobrinos" will take place from March 11 to 13 2011. A 800 km long route, through the Apennines, reaching the cities of Genoa and Turin, to finish at the famous Riviera dei Fiori ("coast of the flowers").
For the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the Italian Unity, Cuervo y Sobrinos has created a special model Historiador Tricolore - "Unità d'Italia". This special edition of the Historiador Small Seconds model, displays the Italian flag and the dates of the anniversary (1861-2011) of the "Italian Unity" on the dial. The Historiador small seconds of Cuervo y Sobrinos is a very elegant and classic watch, created for an demanding public that is looking for a timeless watch. With the special edition Historiador Tricolore, this elegant watch of Cuervo y Sobrinos acquires also a unique emotional and historic value.
Cuervo y Sobrinos will award the winning team (pilot and co-pilot) of the competition with 2 watches Historiador Tricolore which have been exclusively engraved on the back with the name of the competition (Milano San Remo's Cup - Cuervo y Sobrinos' Trophy").