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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 25th GPHG Nominees Are Nicely Balanced Between Established and Independent Brands
This November, Geneva celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG), the Oscars of the watch industry. Critics, retailers, and experts in the field all participate by voting for their favoured watch in each category, and the awards are presented in an evening of glamour.
23 Oct 2025
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The Allure of Rose Gold Watches: Elegant Timepieces for Modern Women
Embrace the timeless charm of rose gold watches, with exquisite timepieces that captivate, complement every style, and make a lasting statement.
13 Oct 2025
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The Elegance of Light and Shadow: Mid-Autumn’s Horological Poetry
Through masterful surface treatments, craftsmanship and nuanced finishes, these exceptional watches transform timekeeping into visual poetry. Each glance finds a quiet calm, like shifting skies at dusk made wearable.
01 Oct 2025
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Presence In Absence: Franck Muller’s 2025 Skeleton Watches
By stripping away the watch to its barest form, the artisans at Franck Muller shine the spotlight on exacting craftsmanship and evocative storytelling.
29 Sep 2025
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The Need for Speed: 6 Motorsport Watches That Define Performance
Ahead of the adrenaline-filled Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix this October, we spotlight seven standout timepieces that channel the sport’s relentless pursuit of precision and speed through split-seconds chronographs, track-focused ergonomics and automotive-inspired craftsmanship.
17 Sep 2025
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Understated Luxury: Minimalist Watches That Speak Volumes Through Simplicity
Minimalist watches are transforming the meaning of luxury, proving that clean lines and quiet confidence make the strongest statement.
10 Sep 2025
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Watchmaking 101 – The Watch Strap’s Evolution Over 100 years
From the wristlet watch to the modern pin buckle watch strap, the ways we wear our watches have changed in many ways. Find out how a series of world events has shaped watch strap trends over the last 150 years.
08 Sep 2025
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The Eternal Dance of Light: How Gems Transform Time into Art
Illuminated by diamonds or set ablaze with coloured gemstones, this year’s most spectacular watches show that time, in the right hands, can be pure treasure.
22 Aug 2025
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6 Rules of Success That Kept These Watchmakers Independent
The last five years have seen an explosion in the number of new watch brands calling themselves independent watchmakers. Today, the term is a point of pride, especially among the early independent watchmakers of the late ’90s, and the well-established watch brands that kept their independent spirit.
08 Aug 2025
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The Big and Bold World of Watches: Making a Statement on Your Wrist
Step into the world of statement luxury watches, where bold design and commanding presence come together to redefine modern horological style.
28 Jul 2025
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Seconds of Greatness: The Athlete Ambassadors of Luxury Watchmaking
Discover how top athletes become luxury watch ambassadors, uniting sport, style and precision in iconic timepieces.
14 Jul 2025
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Father’s Day Gift Guide 5 Perfect Watches for Every Dad
For the man who has it all, a remarkable timepiece is more than a gift – it’s a symbol of appreciation, a story waiting to be passed down, and an heirloom to be treasured for generations.
06 Jun 2025