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
- Watch Knowledge
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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- Brand Spotlight
- Watch Knowledge
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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- Brand Spotlight
- Watch Knowledge
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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- Watch Knowledge
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
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- Watch Knowledge
Ingenious Gem-Setting Techniques Used in Jewellery Watchmaking Explained
From prong to invisible setting techniques, gem-setting in jewellery watchmaking is a highly skilled business.
08 Oct 2023
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- Watch Knowledge
Hacking Seconds: The Most Underrated Complication Explained
A ubiquitous feature of modern mechanical movements, the hacking seconds may not receive much attention but it is essential to keeping time accurate up to the second.
30 Sep 2023
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- Watch Knowledge
Discovering Watch Complications: Part 2
In the second of our two-part series, we look at some of the most technically sophisticated complications that money can buy.
22 Aug 2023
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- Watch Knowledge
Discovering Watch Complications: Part 1
28 Jul 2023