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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These Watchmakers Are Embracing Sustainability and Purpose in Luxury
Sustainable and responsible luxury are not just retail buzzwords anymore. As precious resources become scarcer, the luxury industry’s future lies on a sustainable path. These five brands are leading the way in watchmaking.
12 Apr 2025
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The Essential Watch Movements Every Collector Should Know
How do wristwatches work? Discover how quartz, mechanical, and automatic movements with practical complications keep ticking to precise time.
17 Mar 2025
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How to Care for Your Leather Watch Strap
Much like the watch you own, the accompanying leather watch strap too requires some tender loving.
21 Feb 2025
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The History and Legacy of the Bvlgari Serpenti Collection
Redefining sensuality in watchmaking, the iconic Bvlgari Serpenti collection continues to hit the high notes with timeless designs that have made it the paragon of ladies’ watches and the darling of Hollywood’s brightest stars.
19 Feb 2025
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Discovering Watch Complications: Part 2
The most exquisite mechanical watches are desired for more than mere utility alone. Such timepieces encapsulate human ingenuity, emotional connection, and centuries worth of tradition, artisanship, and legacy.
03 Oct 2024
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Discovering Watch Complications: Part 1
The first of a two-part series exploring mechanical watches that do more than tell the time.
02 Oct 2024
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Alex Albon: Discover the F1’s Driver Collection of Luxury Watches
Born in London but racing under the Thai flag, Alex Albon’s journey to Formula 1 has been one of determination and talent.
25 Sep 2024
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The Spirit of Adventure: A Bold Alliance between TUDOR and Alinghi Red Bull Racing for the 37th America’s Cup
TUDOR’s legacy in creating robust dive watches meets the thrill of high-speed yacht racing in its partnership with Alinghi Red Bull Racing for the ultimate sailing challenge, the 37th America’s Cup. Merging diving watch expertise with world-class sailing talent, this collaboration is a celebration of innovation, resilience, and the quest for ultimate performance.
02 Sep 2024
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BOVET’s Engraving Atelier
In the heart of the Jura Mountains in northern Switzerland, hidden away in the watchmaking village of Tramelan, is a workshop that is high watchmaking’s most traditional – the BOVET engraving atelier.
30 Aug 2024
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The History of the Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Diver: From Cockpits to Wrists
The Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Diver represents a fascinating evolution of this unique design ethos. A watch that blends the brand’s aviation instrument heritage with the rugged demands of underwater exploration, the BR 03-92 Diver is a testament to Bell & Ross’s ability to innovate while staying true to their roots.
27 Aug 2024
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Metallurgy: Get to Know the Essential Watchmaking Metals and Alloys
In our savoir-faire series, we highlight the evolution of watchmaking metal alloys, from the conventional to the exotic, and how metallurgy has enabled wristwatches to be more advanced than ever.
30 Jul 2024