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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- Brand Spotlight
Patek Philippe’s New Watches Combine Timeless Aesthetics with Innovation
The annual calendar is one of the most underappreciated complications in watchmaking, and one of the most practical. Developed and patented by Patek Philippe in 1996, it sits above the simple and grand date calendars. Those indicators require adjustment on months which have fewer than 31 days, while the annual calendar requires adjustment only once a year, at the end of February to 1st March.
08 Aug 2023
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- Watch Knowledge
Discovering Watch Complications: Part 1
The first of a two-part series exploring mechanical watches that do more than tell the time.
28 Jul 2023
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Colourful, Classic, Compact and Cool: 2023 Horological Trends
13 Jul 2023
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- Brand Spotlight
OMEGA Celebrates The 75th Anniversary of The Seamaster
07 Jul 2023
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Dial It In: The Unique Savoire Faire Behind a Watch’s Face
The movement may be the heart of a watch but the dial is its face and sometimes, first impressions count.
30 Jun 2023
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5 Reasons That Prove Franck Muller’s Tourbillons Come in All Shapes, Sizes and Orientations
Born as a necessity to counteract the effects of gravity on the regulator, these new tourbillons from Franck Muller push the envelope to new heights.
23 Jun 2023
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- Brand Spotlight
TAG Heuer Announces New Local Brand Ambassador: Wi Ha Jun
The Swiss luxury watch brand has announced the signing of Wi, Ha Jun from the “Squid Game” as a brand ambassador in Korea. Wi, Ha Jun – his stage name Ha means “become” and Jun means “special” – fits the brand’s avant-garde spirit perfectly and is one of the most rising stars in Korea and abroad since 2021.
15 Jun 2023
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5 Timepieces for The Dads of Today
Give the superhero of your life the gift of time.
12 Jun 2023
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- Brand Spotlight
Patek Philippe Keeps Time Simply and Stylishly with its Latest Watches
05 Jun 2023
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- Brand Spotlight
Franck Muller Grand Central Tourbillon Flash CX36
Franck Muller puts the tourbillon on the pedestal with bold, futuristic swag.
26 May 2023
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- Brand Spotlight
5 Precious Patek Philippe Ladies’ Watches Celebrating Revered Artisanal Traditions
Patek Philippe has a long history with female patrons and collectors, dating all the way back to the very first Swiss wristwatch that was ever created. As a brand with an incredible eye for refined crafts and sophisticated design, it certainly appeals to women of stature who appreciate these beautifully handworked timekeepers.
17 May 2023
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5 Watches to Surprise Mum with on Their Special Day
Out of the latest timepieces that were launched this year, here are a selection we think will suit the various Mums and mother figures in our lives.
07 May 2023
