Basel Preview: Cuervo y Sobrinos Historiador Retrograde


Historiador Retrograde

The 40mm Historiador Retrograde case is a reproduction of an iconic original Cuervo y Sobrinos model produced during the 1940s and 1950s. The dial offers rich clous de Paris below distinctive blued hands. At 3, 6 9 are retrograde date, power reserve and retrograde day of the week indicators powered by a 42-jewel automatic movement.

The engraved CYS oscillating weight can be viewed through the transparent case-back. Double curved crystals, typical of the 1950s, plus 3 ATM water resistance and a Louisiana crocodile strap with deployant buckle complete the package.

The U.S. price is $4,400.

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Historiador Retrograde

Technical Features:
Automatic movement: CYS 240
30 jewels/42 hr power reserve
40 mm Stainless steel case/9.9 mm height
Applied CYS emblem at 12.00
“Clous de Paris” dial with blue hands

Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, day of the week, Retrograde date and power reserve.

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