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
The Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Collection Celebrates a Decade of Development
Since the Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time Ref. 5524G-001 was introduced, the model has been enriched with new references, design improvements, and aesthetic tweaks.
29 Jan 2026
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- Watch Knowledge
How Luxury Watchmakers Are Advancing Traditional Craft Through Handcrafted Timepieces
Over centuries, luxury watchmaking has distinguished itself by introducing specialised crafts that take watches from functional to fine art. These watchmakers are adding to the rich tradition of handcrafted watchmaking.
30 Jan 2026
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Bvlgari, TAG Heuer & Zenith: Three Visions of Modern Watchmaking at LVMH Watch Week 2026
From design-led creativity to technical precision and performance mastery, the recent LVMH Watch Week 2026 saw these three storied manufactures take sharply different paths in contemporary horology.
22 Jan 2026
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The Executive Wrist: Six Power Watches That Mean Business
From Cartier’s century-old icon to Parmigiani Fleurier’s world-premiere complication, these six timepieces show how authority, discernment and individuality translate from the wrist to the boardroom.
21 Jan 2026
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- Brand Spotlight
- New Release
LVMH Watch Week 2026: Bvlgari’s Art of Gold
Bvlgari returns to its Monete and Tubogas signatures at LVMH Watch Week, blending heritage craftsmanship with contemporary updates.
26 Jan 2026
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Timeless Style: A Woman’s Guide to Elegant Watches for Formal Events
Discover luxury watches for ladies that elevate formal attire, from elegant jewel-studded designs to sleek masterpieces for any special occasion.
19 Jan 2026
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- Brand Spotlight
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Taking Centrestage: Franck Muller Grand Central Tourbillon
The shiniest star in Franck Muller’s cast of complications holds court with the Grand Central Tourbillon collection.
09 Jan 2026
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- Watch Knowledge
What Is a Minute Repeater, And What Does It Do?
The minute repeater is a complication made for a pre-industrial world, telling the time by sound alone. Discovers how this extraordinary chiming complication was invented, and find out how watchmakers have made its performance even more striking today.
05 Jan 2026
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Refined Balance: Selecting the Most Suitable Luxury Watches for Smaller Wrists
Finding the right watch for a smaller wrist is an art of proportion – where precision, comfort, and style align in perfect balance.
23 Dec 2025
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Beyond the Ordinary: Five Exceptional Timepieces for this Festive Season
A celebration of innovation, creativity and imagination, these bold festive picks, spanning ingenious complications, precious stones and artistic flair, are for the connoisseur who lives beyond convention.
22 Dec 2025
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- Brand Spotlight
Patek Philippe’s Chronographs Appeal to Different Lifestyles
Narrowing down a Patek Philippe chronograph to acquire can be a difficult decision. Here are five notable references that each suit a particular lifestyle and personality type.
17 Dec 2025
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- Brand Spotlight
Patek Philippe Announces the WATCH ART Grand Exhibition Milan 2026
For the seventh of its Grand Exhibitions across the world, Patek Philippe has chosen one of its leading historic markets: Italy. From October 2 to 18 2026, the public and devotees will be able to immerse themselves in the world of the last remaining independent family-owned Genevan watch manufacture.
12 Dec 2025
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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.
11 Dec 2025
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Franck Muller Cintrée Curvex’s Timeless Sensuality
It is not only the curves, but also a bold re-imagination that flourishes in all the right places, that make the Franck Muller Cintrée Curvex a modern horological phenomenon.
09 Dec 2025
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- Watch Knowledge
An Overview of Automatic Watch Care
From cleaning to servicing, learn the essential tips to keep your automatic watches in top condition, always.
01 Dec 2025
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- Watch Knowledge
Dive Watch Essentials: Understanding How the Rotating Bezel Functions
Learn how to use a diving watch and how a dive bezel works. Understand how to use a rotating bezel for safe, accurate timing.
01 Dec 2025
