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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10 Dress Watches to Party the Season Away With
There’s always that one ideal dress watch to go with every outfit or dinner party.
18 Dec 2022
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Watch This Screen: Timepieces Take Their Turn As Stars Of Cinema And Television
Every time a Hollywood blockbuster or binge-worthy programme is released, everyone from around the world will surely have their eyes glued to the screen in anticipation.
09 Dec 2022
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Patek Philippe’s 2022 releases fuse precision with elegance
At Patek Philippe, performance has always come in the form of continuous innovations, whether it’s the high precision of its movements across the board, or the purity in tone of its sounding complications. These nuances in quality are usually represented in the Patek Philippe Seal, the brand’s certification of technical and aesthetic excellence on the movement.
25 Nov 2022
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Time to Celebrate
Amidst the ongoing celebrations of Cortina Watch’s 50th anniversary this year, the leading watch retailer has finally completed the revelation of its exclusive collaborative timepieces with eight of its longstanding brand partners. Each of these nine celebratory editions are a testament not only to Cortina Watch’s successful journey over the past five decades, but also to the treasured relationship shared with some of the industry’s finest watchmakers.
17 Nov 2022
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Six Iconic Watches That Should Be On Every Collector’s Radar
What makes a watch iconic and evergreen? We break down the details through the introduction of six of our best-selling timepieces, and let you decide which is your favourite.
05 Nov 2022
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Perpetuator of Mechanical Art: Parmigiani Fleurier, the Modest Powerhouse
Being one of the smaller watch brands in Switzerland did not mean that Parmigiani Fleurier was not capable of what some of the bigger watchmakers were doing. In fact, it is one of the few highly vertically integrated watch brands in the industry. What does it mean to be vertically integrated, though?
31 Oct 2022
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Why the Panthère de Cartier Continues to Reign as One of the Most Iconic Watches of All Time
Of all the panther-inspired creations by Cartier, the Panthère de Cartier watch would easily be regarded as one of the most abstract interpretations of the big cat. This timepiece, however, is yet another testament to how brilliant design will remain relevant in any period.
17 Oct 2022
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Patek Philippe Adds to Its Collection of Ladies’ Watches
Since 2009, Patek Philippe has vastly expanded its repertoire of female watches for collectors. Today, there’s a complete range of small, medium and high complications for ladies. Whether you’re new to watchmaking or an expert connoisseur, there’s a Patek Philippe for you.
10 Oct 2022
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The New Tudor Ranger Is 70 Years In The Making, Inspired By The British North Greenland Expedition
When Hans Wilsdorf registered the trademark for Tudor, he did so with a singular goal in mind, which was to create functional and reliable watches at an affordable price.
04 Oct 2022
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Franck Muller’s SEA-Exclusive Watches Offer Skeletons We Wouldn’t Mind Having in Our Closets
Even though most of the luxury watch brands that still exist today were founded and operate out of Switzerland, their clientele has extended beyond the country’s borders and expanded to a global audience. And in the last couple of years, Asia has become an increasingly important region for the luxury market as evidenced by the growing number of brand ambassadors that hail from this part of the world.
20 Sep 2022
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Fronting Some of The Biggest Watch Campaigns, It’s Time for Asian Stars to Shine
Asia is on the rise – in terms of celebrity influence that is. The famous faces of the entertainment industry on this side of the world have certainly solidified their grasp over the luxury market.
08 Sep 2022
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Patek Philippe Lines Up The Calendars In 2022
The last two years have seen a generous offer of new Patek Philippe models, ranging from the Ref. 6119 to the Ref. 5750P, as well as last year’s Ref. 5236P, the brand’s unique in-line perpetual calendar display. It’s clear that in-line calendars are what Patek Philippe’s dedicated collectors desire, and the brand is generously offering more this year with 3 calendar references released at Watches and Wonders 2022.
24 Aug 2022
