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
BOVET: From Imperial China to Haute Horlogerie – A Story of Exclusivity
Explore the unique world of BOVET, from its historical roots tracing back to 1822 and its connection to China, to its modern innovative watches.
13 Aug 2025
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- Brand Spotlight
Patek Philippe Shapes Watchmaking by Invoking Curiosity
In the last five decades, Patek Philippe has created icons of every style, especially in the design of shaped timepieces. From the Golden Ellipse to the Cubitus, each timepiece begins with curiosity and a little provocation.
04 Aug 2025
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- Curated by Cortina
The Big and Bold World of Watches: Making a Statement on Your Wrist
Step into the world of statement luxury watches, where bold design and commanding presence come together to redefine modern horological style.
01 Aug 2025
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- Brand Spotlight
It’s Playtime: #FR2NCK MULLER Vanguard Beach Limited Edition
Franck Muller has just dropped the cheekiest watch of summer 2025.
31 Jul 2025
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- Watch Knowledge
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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- Brand Spotlight
- New Release
The OMEGA Seamaster Diver 300M in Orange
Throughout the past 20 years, the colour orange has become a signature part of OMEGA‘s dive watch designs, helping to improve visibility and safety underwater. The emblematic orange shade has added vibrancy and unique aesthetic appeal across multiple Seamaster collections, and this year, it is introduced into the iconic Diver 300M range, giving customers the choice between two distinctive models in stainless steel.
21 Jul 2025
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- Brand Spotlight
- New Release
Franck Muller and #FR2 Extend Their Partnership With the New #FR2NCK Muller Vanguard Beach Limited Edition
Following their blockbuster collaboration in 2023, Franck Muller and #FR2 have returned with a new timepiece: the #FR2NCK MULLER Vanguard Beach Limited Edition. The model melds #FR2’s playful irreverence with the sporty, vibrant design of the Vanguard Beach collection, and arrives perfectly timed to usher in the summer.
17 Jul 2025
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- Curated by Cortina
Seconds of Greatness: The Athlete Ambassadors of Luxury Watchmaking
Discover how top athletes become luxury watch ambassadors, uniting sport, style and precision in iconic timepieces.
15 Jul 2025
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- Brand Spotlight
- New Release
Bell & Ross reinterprets the “Phantom” with the BR-05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic
The new BR-05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic expresses a distinctive and modern personality, with clear references to cutting-edge aviation, contemporary art and modernist design.
11 Jul 2025
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- Watch Knowledge
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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- Brand Spotlight
- New Release
Patek Philippe’s 2025 Grand Complications Keeps Things Simple
The high and grand complications that Patek Philippe presented at Watches and Wonders Geneva introduce innovations designed to enhance reliability and durability in the Quadruple Complication, Split-Seconds Chronograph, Desk Clock, and classic Calatravas. Learn more about them here.
26 Jun 2025
