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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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
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A Guide to Choosing Your Perfect Watch Strap
Choosing the right watch strap is as easy as ABC once you have learned the advantages of various materials, styles and colours that cater to your preference and lifestyle needs.
21 Apr 2025
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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 Tale of High Jewelry Watches: More than Accessories
High jewelry watches represent the pinnacle of craftsmanship, transforming timepieces into a dazzling celebration of fascination and excellence.
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