Today's offering showcases this resplendent mens Cuervo Y Sobrinos Esplendidos bracelet watch. The impressive and robust case commemorates one of the company's original 1940's designs and is made to resemble the base of the Eiffel Tower on all four sides. Its graceful lines and angles engage the light; and at 32~36mm by 47.5mm, keeping in step with the current style, it fills out even a larger size wrist.

The bracelet is solid and comfortable, and the dial is classicly elegant and makes for a monochrome design.

Powering the watch is an finely finished CYS movement based off the ETA 2824. It is self-winding and is imbued with the stereotypical precision and reliability familiar to watch fans around the globe.

We are proud to offer this mint condition example - it presents as about a 9.8 out of 10.

It bears the inscription "Tigers - 2005 V - 7 M. Imaoka." It commemorated for Makoto Imaoka the Hanshin Tigers 2005 penant-winning season. Imaoka won the batting title in 2003 with .340 average and was the league leader in RBIs with 147 the season this watch commemorates.

It has been inspected by a Master Watchmaker and continues to function very well and run very true. Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. international warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.

Cuervo Y Sobrinos:
Founded in 1882 by Don Ramon Cuervo, Cuervo Y Sobrinos, which translates to "Cuervo and nephews" became the most successful jewelers and watchmakers of the Latin world. Named “La Casa” and located on Havanna’s prestigious Fifth Avenue, the company's original boutique has been a source of inspiration for the styling of the company’s models. At the time of its founding Havana had a height of success where affluent travellers from around the globe visited to slip into the slow-paced way of life and celebrate the finer things in life and attracted the likes of Churchill, Einstein, Gable and Hemingway.

Prestigious manufacturers like Rolex and Patek Philippe shared their names with Cuervo y Sobrinos by inscribing their names on the watches sold at the Havana boutique. In 1997 the brand was resurrected with re-issues of the original watches manufactured in Switzerland and then sold all over the world.

• Manufacturer: Cuervo Y Sobrinos
• Country of origin: Switzerland
• Model: Esplendidos ref. A2412/2
• No: 8183
• Functions: Hours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds, Quick-Setting Date, Subsidiary Seconds
• Designed for: Men
• Case material: Stainless steel
• Dimensions: 36mm diameter at widest point by 47.5mm long lug tip to tip
• Dial: Silver, steel applique faceted dart and baton indices, aperature for the date, signed, mint condition
• Hands: Steel, faceted "dauphines"
• Movement type: Well made and finished CYS caliber based on ETA 2824, automatic, decorated, shock-absorber
• Band: Original steel bracelet, approx. 8 inches, double deployment clasp, mint condition
• Crystal type: Sapphire glass, mint condition
• Servicing: Inspected by a Master Watchmaker
• Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts.
• Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details.
• Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
• Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 7 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations throughout the buying experience.

All watches are packaged carefully and mailed double boxed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items. All watches are sent fully insured with signature required. Most of our domestic shipping is done through FedEx. At times we will also use USPS Express Mail, and we can accommodate most requests for your preferred carrier. International shipments are sent USPS International Express Mail or FedEx.

The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms. The payment of all customs duties, tariffs, and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.

Also note that water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We do not recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even one that was originally designed to be waterproof.

To get an idea of how this watch will look on the wrist, please use the Watch Sizing Guide