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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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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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
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- Watch Knowledge
Chronographs, Calendars, and Beyond: 10 Watch Complication Types to Know
Ever wonder what are watch complications? From the chronograph to Day-Date, discover our watch complications list and the artistry behind each type.
20 Nov 2025
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Best World Timer Watches: The Mechanics Behind Global Timekeeping
Learn about world time watches, including the best models available, their horological complexities and essential guidance for seamless global timekeeping.
05 Nov 2025
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- Watch Knowledge
From 30M to 300M: Diving Into Watch Water Resistance Levels
Whether you’re traversing tropical waters or simply caught in an unexpected rainstorm, understanding water resistance ensures your timepiece remains uncompromised, both mechanically and aesthetically. This article plunges into the depths to explore this oft-misunderstood pillar of watchmaking mastery.
14 Oct 2025
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How to Differentiate Between a Chronometer and a Chronograph
A chronometer is often mistaken for a chronograph. By learning their similarities and differences, you can tell a chronometer from a chronograph instantly.
11 Sep 2025
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Types of Watch Clasps Compared: The Perfect Closure for Timepieces
In this guide, we take a closer look at the different types of watch band clasps, not just as a functional detail, but as a subtle marker of craftsmanship, style, and how luxury watches come together on the wrist.
14 Aug 2025
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Illuminating Time: What Is Watch Lume and Why It Matters
Curious about watch lume? Learn what it’s made of, how it glows, how long it lasts, and whether it fades over time — all in our guide to watch luminescence.
24 Jul 2025
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The Essential Guide to Water Resistance in Watchmaking
From its earliest days to contemporary dive watches that can handle the pressures of the Mariana Trench, here’s what you need to know about the development of water resistance in watchmaking.
03 Jul 2025
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- Brand Spotlight
- Watch Knowledge
Global Timekeeping: Exploring BOVET’s Mastery of the GMT Complication
Thanks to BOVET’s mastery of the GMT complication and exceptional interpretations of the GMT and world time watches, keeping track of multiple time zones is a matter of precision and art.
30 Jun 2025
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Dial It Up: Discover the Craft of Dial-Making Through These Five Watchmakers
Watch dials have come a very long way since the 19th century when the first wristwatch was created. Most dials were silver, with a brushed finish; the finest watchmakers applied handcrafts used in jewellery and decorative objects to watch dials. There has been a resurgence in artistic dials, from simple techniques such as lacquering to fine art creations involving a multitude of handcrafts.
28 May 2025