LONGINES Cuervo y Sobrinos Sole Importers

Watch LONGINES Cuervo y Sobrinos Unique Importers, late nineteenth century.
Silver case. Circular white porcelain dial with Arabic numerals and golden hands. Second hand at 6 o'clock. Fluted crown at 12 o'clock and ring. Double back cover.
Needs to be tuned.
This piece belongs to the personal collection of Don Juan José Ontalva (Chinchón, 1930- Madrid, 2019), famed watchmaker from Madrid, descendant of several family generations dedicated to the world of watches. During his career he achieved a high degree of precision and skill, becoming a master of other watchmakers. He is currently recognized for numerous works, highlighting the commissioning and restoration of the astronomical clock of Billeter, located in the Congress of Deputies.
Measurements: 3.4 cm.
In 1882 Armando Río y Cuervo, together with his brothers Plácido and Lisardo, inherited their uncle Ramón's watchmaking business. The result of the inheritance is the birth of Cuervo y Sobrinos. From then on, the three brothers work to make the finest watches in Cuba. The company will work in search of elegance and refinement in all its pieces and in a few years the success of Cuervo y Sobrinos is such that they are forced to open new branches in Germany, France and other countries around the world.