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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Tourbillon
The tourbillon is one of the most fascinating horological complications with origins dating back to the late 16th century. It is basically a mechanism that improves the precision of a watch by having the escapement placed within a carriage that rotates completely on its own axis.
25 Nov 2020
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The Cult Classic Black Bay Fifty-Eight Now Available in Navy Blue
It is a rare occurrence that you get watch enthusiasts all around the world so excited about the launch of a new colour in an existing collection. It could have been attributed to the success of marketing, but realistically, it was probably because the collection in question was the Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight.
05 Nov 2020
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Diver Counter
The rotating bezel, commonly found on sports watches, is a utilitarian tool when used in conjuction with the time shown by the running movement.
29 Oct 2020
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Chronograph
A chronograph is a time-telling instrument such as a pocket watch or wristwatch equipped with a mechanism that can measure short intervals of time on demand.
21 Oct 2020
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Diving Deep into the TUDOR Naval Heritage
Taking a closer look at the long history of TUDOR divers’ watches.
16 Oct 2020
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Bezel
The bezel is the ring or frame that secures a transparent protective layer of material made of either sapphire crystal, mineral glass or plexiglass over the dial and to the watch case.
05 Oct 2020
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Rhapsody in a Patek Philippe Ref. 5370P-011 Blue
The Patek Philippe Ref. 5370P has returned in a new glossy blue, and it is a sumptuous stunner.
22 Sep 2020
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Automatic Movement (Self-winding)
Also known as a self-winding movement, an automatic movement of a mechanical watch has a mechanism that winds the mainspring by a rotor or oscillating weight. Most rotors pivot freely on their central axle.
17 Sep 2020
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The 2020 Luxury Watch Launches that are Pushing the Limits of Watchmaking Innovation
Shining the spotlight on four amazing pieces of luxury watches that are continuously pushing the envelope of mechanical watchmaking, taking them to places that horology pioneers could only dream of.
10 Sep 2020
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Moon Phase Display
The Moon’s phases can be tracked by the moon phase display on watches.
04 Sep 2020
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Why the Reference 5303 is a Bold Step Forward for Patek Philippe
Patek Philippe first introduced the reference 5303 last year. Now, it enriches the current collection with a new Ref. 5303R featuring the bold new design architecture.
27 Aug 2020
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UTC
UTC refers to Coordinated Universal Time, the international time standard that is within one second of mean solar time at zero degrees longitude or at the prime meridian. UTC is obtained using atomic clocks and it takes into account Earth’s rotation.
15 Aug 2020