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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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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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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How Luxury Watchmakers Are Advancing Traditional Craft Through Handcrafted Timepieces
Watches, particularly luxury timepieces, have always been affiliated with sophisticated craftsmanship. During the 16th century, as French Huguenots fled to Geneva, they introduced Calvinist traditions such as banning the wearing of jewellery.
27 Jan 2026
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What Is a Minute Repeater, And What Does It Do?
Chiming watches have been around for centuries. Daniel Quare patented the repeating watch in 1687, but it was only in the 19th century that wire gongs were invented by the Swiss.
09 Jan 2026
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Understanding the Functionality of the Rotating Watch Bezel
The advantages of unidirectional and bidirectional rotating bezel on watches go beyond mere aesthetics.
09 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.
25 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.
28 Oct 2025
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Luxury Watch Complications That Transcend Timekeeping
Perpetual calendars, moon phases and tourbillons are hallmarks of luxury watchmaking, where technical excellence intersects with traditional craftsmanship.
23 Sep 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.
04 Jul 2025
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The Reasons to 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.
05 Jun 2025
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Dial It Up: Discover the Craft of Dial-Making Through These Five Watchmakers
Watch dials have come a very long way since the 19th century when the first wristwatch was created. Most dials were silver, with a brushed finish; the finest watchmakers applied handcrafts used in jewellery and decorative objects to watch dials. There has been a resurgence in artistic dials, from simple techniques such as lacquering to fine art creations involving a multitude of handcrafts.
29 May 2025