Cuervo y Sobrinos | Gran Premio de Cuba “1957”

The inaugural Cuban Grand Prix, the Gran Premio de Cuba was held in 1957. The race threaded its way through the grand avenues and vibrant esplanade of Malecón, North of Havana.

In 1957, Juan Manuel Fangio, the famous Argentinian driver, secured victory in his Maserati 300S. The following year, on the eve of the race, anti-government revolutionaries kidnapped Fangio, yet the race still went ahead and British driver Stirling Moss was victorious in his Ferrari 335S. Unfortunately, the 1959 race was cancelled due to political instability, returning one last time in 1960, when Moss triumphed once again, albeit this time in a Maserati Tipo 61.

The exotic backdrop of Havana made the race a fascinating spectacle and, despite the political challenges and the tragic death of several spectators, many motor racing enthusiasts still talk of the race with much affection. Now, Cuervo y Sobrinos honours the Gran Premio de Cuba with a new, limited-edition chronograph bearing the name and date of the legendary race first edition.

Dressed in a vibrant shade of red, the dial evokes thoughts of passion. The cream hours and minute hands are leaf-shaped, luminescent and plump, while their colour endows the dial with vintage charm. The central chronograph seconds hand and counter hands are baton shaped. Two chronograph registers, 30 minutes and 12-hours, once again feature cream hues, while a small seconds display, positioned at 9 o’clock, is presented in a vivid shade of red. At the heart of the Historiador Gran Premio de Cuba “1957” sits an automatic Swiss movement, the CyS 8099 calibre. Based on the Valjoux 7753, the movement features an engraved oscillating weight and has a 48-hour power reserve.