Insights
Stay informed with the latest horological news, new watch releases, and expert insights. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a first-time buyer, Cortina Watch offers a curated experience that celebrates the timeless elegance and innovation of fine watches.
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What Is a Minute Repeater, And What Does It Do?
The minute repeater is a complication made for a pre-industrial world, telling the time by sound alone. Discovers how this extraordinary chiming complication was invented, and find out how watchmakers have made its performance even more striking today.
31 Dec 2025
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An Overview of Automatic Watch Care
From cleaning to servicing, learn the essential tips to keep your automatic watches in top condition, always.
26 Nov 2025
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Choosing Between Perpetual and Annual Calendar Watches for Daily Wear
Perfect as everyday companions, perpetual and annual calendar watches are designed for an effortless experience.
31 Oct 2025
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How to Differentiate Between a Chronometer and a Chronograph
A chronometer is often mistaken for a chronograph. By learning their similarities and differences, you can tell a chronometer from a chronograph instantly.
25 Aug 2025
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The Essential Guide to Water Resistance in Watchmaking
From its earliest days to contemporary dive watches that can handle the pressures of the Mariana Trench, here’s what you need to know about the development of water resistance in watchmaking.
03 Jul 2025
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Global Timekeeping: Exploring BOVET’s Mastery of the GMT Complication
Thanks to BOVET’s mastery of the GMT complication and exceptional interpretations of the GMT and world time watches, keeping track of multiple time zones is a matter of precision and art.
30 Jun 2025
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The Reasons for the Rattrapante Chronograph’s Immense Complexity
Commonly known as the split-seconds chronograph, the rattrapante chronograph is an extraordinary creation of complexity, innovation and savoir-faire.
09 Jun 2025
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Dial It Up: Discover the Craft of Dial-Making Through These Five Watchmakers
The watch dial is what makes a timekeeper useful to the wearer. From the most common finishes to the skeletonisation and artistic dials, discover the multitude of techniques used by brands from TAG Heuer to BOVET, Parmigiani Fleurier, and more.
27 May 2025
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A Guide to Choosing Your Perfect Watch Strap
Choosing the right watch strap is as easy as ABC once you have learned the advantages of various materials, styles and colours that cater to your preference and lifestyle needs.
21 Apr 2025
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These Watchmakers Are Embracing Sustainability and Purpose in Luxury
Sustainable and responsible luxury are not just retail buzzwords anymore. As precious resources become scarcer, the luxury industry’s future lies on a sustainable path. These five brands are leading the way in watchmaking.
12 Apr 2025
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The Essential Watch Movements Every Collector Should Know
How do wristwatches work? Discover how quartz, mechanical, and automatic movements with practical complications keep ticking to precise time.
17 Mar 2025
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How to Care for Your Leather Watch Strap
Much like the watch you own, the accompanying leather watch strap too requires some tender loving.
21 Feb 2025