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 Latest Aviation-Inspired Watches to Rule the Skies
Aviation-inspired watches combine robust features, high legibility and pilot-specific functions with a spirit of adventure.
28 Aug 2026
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Unveiling the Minute Repeater Watch
Minute repeater watches are among the most captivating timepieces ever created, thanks to their extraordinary chiming mechanisms.
18 Aug 2026
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Beyond the Norm: Watches with Unique and Novel Functions
Step beyond conventional timekeeping and discover the watches showcasing unique and novel functions that push horological boundaries
29 Jul 2026
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Beyond the Surface: The Brilliant Attributes and Advantages of Sapphire Crystals
Sapphire crystals are incredibly hard materials that provide unparalleled durability and optical clarity, ensuring luxury watches remain brilliant year after year.
15 Jun 2026
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All You Need to Know About Selecting the Right GMT Watches
GMT watches are essential to modern travellers and professionals, who need to track multiple time zones at once.
30 Apr 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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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