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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Patek Philippe Rare Handcrafts 2026
From 18 April to 9 May 2026 the public and connoisseurs have the chance to discover, in the historic building of the Rue du Rhône, the new Patek Philippe “Rare Handcrafts 2026” collection, a rich array of timepieces combining technical prowess with unlimited inventiveness. Live demonstrations by artisans performing hand engraving, enameling, gemsetting, marquetry and hand-executed guilloché will be a feature of the event.
14 Apr 2026
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- Curated by Cortina
Swiss Watchmaking: A History in Luxury Watchmaking
Steep in craftsmanship and heritage, discover the stories behind Switzerland's watchmaking excellence and iconic watch brands.
12 Mar 2026
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- Watch Knowledge
The Art of Watch Finishing: Perlage, Geneva Stripes & More
An art form and a quest for perfection, watch finishing encompasses meticulous and laborious techniques including perlage, Côtes de Genève, mirror polishing and more.
27 Feb 2026
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- Watch Knowledge
The Open Heart Watch: A Window to Mechanical Artistry
The open heart watch differs from openworked and skeleton watches, creating a whole new distinctive category with its redefining interpretation.
13 Feb 2026
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- Brand Spotlight
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Watches and Wonders 2026: Zenith New Releases
At Watches and Wonders 2026, ZENITH unveils a new expression of Chronomaster Sport as well as unfolding a new chapter in the G.F.J collection dedicated to pure
14 Apr 2026
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Bell & Ross Unveils the BR-03 Skeleton Steel
Today, Bell & Ross extends this momentum with the BR-03 Skeleton Steel, a variation conceived as a direct continuation of this inaugural triptych, yet with its own identity and enhanced legibility.
09 Apr 2026
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- Brand Spotlight
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BOVET’s Amadeo Leads the Way in Dual-Faced, Ultra-Complicated Watchmaking
For most watchmakers, a grand complication – by definition, a timepiece which has a timing, chiming, and astronomical complication – is the pinnacle of watchmaking.
08 Apr 2026
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- Brand Spotlight
The OMEGA Constellation Observatory
Two years after the announcement of the Laboratoire de Précision, OMEGA introduces the Constellation Observatory Collection. Using an acoustic testing method combined with optical hand‑tracking developed by the Laboratoire de Précision and certified by METAS.
03 Apr 2026
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- Brand Spotlight
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ZENITH Enters a New Era In 2026. Here’s What to Expect.
As ZENITH kicks off its 161st year, the watchmaker is set to become the movement developer and producer for numerous brands in the LVMH Group from Tiffany & Co. to Gérald Genta. Here’s what we know so far.As ZENITH kicks off its 161st year, the watchmaker is set to become the movement developer and producer for numerous brands in the LVMH Group from Tiffany & Co. to Gérald Genta. Here’s what we know so far.
31 Mar 2026
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- Brand Spotlight
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Introducing the Bell & Ross BR-X3 Micro-Rotor
In 2026, Bell & Ross takes this collection ethos one step further. More accessible in its execution, the BR-X3 Micro-Rotor was born from a conviction: Haute Horlogerie is not defined by complication alone.
31 Mar 2026
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- Brand Spotlight
- New Release
TONDA PF Sport Chronograph Silver Verzasca: Precision Meets Refined Sporting Elegance
As the warmer season reshapes the horizon, Parmigiani Fleurier introduces a new interpretation within the TONDA PF Sport collection: the TONDA PF Sport Chronograph Silver Verzasca.
26 Mar 2026
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- Brand Spotlight
- New Release
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle 36MM: A Celestial Expression of Strength and Elegance
Contemporary and refined, the smallest BR-05 becomes precious with the BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle 36MM, asserting a femininity that is both strong in character, symbolic, and dreamlike.
25 Mar 2026
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- Brand Spotlight
How Patek Philippe’s Nautilus Became the World’s Most Coveted Luxury Sportswatch
The Patek Philippe Nautilus needs no introduction. The luxury sportswatch collection leads in its category and has shaped the watch industry in numerous ways.
20 Mar 2026
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- Brand Spotlight
- New Release
Engineering the impossible: Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 Tribute to Concorde
With its deep-rooted influence in the history of aviation, the Navitimer has links to some of the most legendary planes ever built. Now, a new limited edition pays tribute to the aircraft of all aircraft, the ultimate expression of performance: the Concorde.
19 Mar 2026
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- Brand Spotlight
- New Release
Grand Seiko Heritage Collection Quartz 33mm SBGX359 and SBGX361
Inspired by the snow-covered Hotaka mountains, two compact Heritage Collection creations pair the Snowflake and Skyflake dials with the newly developed Caliber 9F51, bringing the precision of Grand Seiko 9F quartz to its slimmest form yet.
12 Mar 2026
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- Brand Spotlight
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Throwback Thought: Franck Muller’s Vintage Minute Repeater Perpetual Calendar From 1992
A look back at a rare, classically inclined Franck Muller complication that smashed pre-sale estimates at the Sotheby’s Important Watches auction in 2024
09 Mar 2026