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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Patek Philippe Rare Handcrafts 2026
From 18 April to 9 May 2026 the public and connoisseurs have the chance to discover, in the historic building of the Rue du Rhône, the new Patek Philippe “Rare Handcrafts 2026” collection, a rich array of timepieces combining technical prowess with unlimited inventiveness. Live demonstrations by artisans performing hand engraving, enameling, gemsetting, marquetry and hand-executed guilloché will be a feature of the event.
14 Apr 2026
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Swiss Watchmaking: A History in Luxury Watchmaking
Steep in craftsmanship and heritage, discover the stories behind Switzerland's watchmaking excellence and iconic watch brands.
12 Mar 2026
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- Watch Knowledge
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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- Watch Knowledge
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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Watches and Wonders 2026: Patek Philippe New Releases
Patek Philippe is unveiling twenty new creations and a four limited editions Nautilus anniversary, reflecting the Manufacture’s creativity and know-how.
14 Apr 2026
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Watches and Wonders 2026: TUDOR New Releases
Tudor celebrated its centenary at Watches & Wonders 2026 by reviving the Monarch line, featuring a 39mm case and a unique mixed-numeral dial. The collection also introduced a slimmer, METAS-certified Black Bay 58 alongside a full-ceramic bracelet for the Black Bay Ceramic.
14 Apr 2026
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Watches and Wonders 2026: Parmigiani Fleurier New Releases
At Watches and Wonders 2026, Parmigiani Fleurier debuted the TONDA PF Chronographe Mystérieux, a world-first chronograph featuring a hidden display with five coaxial hands and no sub-dials. The Maison also celebrated its 30th anniversary with the Platinum Anniversary Trilogy, including the TONDA PF GMT Rattrapante and Minute Rattrapante, alongside a refined 40 mm TONDA PF Chronograph in rose gold with a Mineral Blue hand-guilloché dial.
14 Apr 2026
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Watches and Wonders 2026: H. Moser & Cie. New Releases
H. Moser & Cie. collaborated with Reebok to launch the Streamliner Pump, a playful timepiece featuring a forged quartz fibre case and a unique winding mechanism activated by an iconic orange pusher.
14 Apr 2026
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Watches and Wonders 2026: Chopard New Releases
At Watches and Wonders 2026, Chopard highlighted its craftsmanship with new Lucent Steel™ models, including the ultra-thin Alpine Eagle 41 XPS in "Mountain Glow" and the 30th-anniversary L.U.C 1860 in "Areuse Blue".
14 Apr 2026
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Watches and Wonders 2026: TAG Heuer New Releases
In a year celebrating the inseparable relationship between Swiss luxury watchmaker TAG Heuer and the chronograph, the moment has arrived for the Maison to reimagine this complication in a way that marks one of the most significant movements in the history of TAG Heuer.
14 Apr 2026
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Watches and Wonders 2026: Grand Seiko New Releases
At Watches and Wonders 2026, Grand Seiko unveiled several timepieces inspired by the natural beauty of Japan.
14 Apr 2026
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Watches and Wonders 2026: Zenith New Releases
At Watches and Wonders 2026, ZENITH unveils a new expression of Chronomaster Sport as well as unfolding a new chapter in the G.F.J collection dedicated to pure
14 Apr 2026
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Bell & Ross Unveils the BR-03 Skeleton Steel
Today, Bell & Ross extends this momentum with the BR-03 Skeleton Steel, a variation conceived as a direct continuation of this inaugural triptych, yet with its own identity and enhanced legibility.
09 Apr 2026
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BOVET’s Amadeo Leads the Way in Dual-Faced, Ultra-Complicated Watchmaking
For most watchmakers, a grand complication – by definition, a timepiece which has a timing, chiming, and astronomical complication – is the pinnacle of watchmaking.
08 Apr 2026
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The OMEGA Constellation Observatory
Two years after the announcement of the Laboratoire de Précision, OMEGA introduces the Constellation Observatory Collection. Using an acoustic testing method combined with optical hand‑tracking developed by the Laboratoire de Précision and certified by METAS.
03 Apr 2026
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ZENITH Enters a New Era In 2026. Here’s What to Expect.
As ZENITH kicks off its 161st year, the watchmaker is set to become the movement developer and producer for numerous brands in the LVMH Group from Tiffany & Co. to Gérald Genta. Here’s what we know so far.As ZENITH kicks off its 161st year, the watchmaker is set to become the movement developer and producer for numerous brands in the LVMH Group from Tiffany & Co. to Gérald Genta. Here’s what we know so far.
31 Mar 2026
