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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How to Care for Your Leather Watch Strap
Much like the watch you own, the accompanying leather watch strap too requires some tender loving. Here’s how to care for your leather watch strap to ensure it can last.
19 Feb 2025
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- Watch Knowledge
Craftsmanship of Watch Straps: Leather, Metal – and the Artisanal Beyond
In the world of horology, the strap of a fine watch represents artistry, functionality and rich heritage.
30 Dec 2024
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The timeless appeal of tourbillons
Appreciating the significance and intricacy of this poetic aspect of watchmaking, a testament to the pinnacle of Haute Horlogerie
20 Nov 2024
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OMEGA’s Tales of Precision Celebrates the Festive Season
To mark this year’s magical holiday season, the Swiss watchmaker OMEGA has unveiled its festive 2024 campaign, brought to life within a shimmering red universe.
11 Nov 2024
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The complex finishing and decorative techniques used in modern timepieces
Artisanal crafts and decorative techniques come alive in contemporary timepieces. But there is more to watchmaking than traditional methods.
28 Oct 2024
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The Anatomy of a Watch: Going Beyond the Dial
Exploring the sophisticated world of watches, where precision engineering and exquisite craftsmanship converge to create timeless masterpieces.
14 Oct 2024
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The Essential Components That Make Up the Mechanical Movement of a Modern Wristwatch
Thanks to transparent casebacks and hypnotising inner workings, the components that contemporary wristwatches can’t do without are truly a sight to behold.
12 Aug 2024
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Preserving Precision: A Guide to Luxury Watch Care
Why regular servicing and maintenance of your precious timepieces is an essential part of your watch purchase.
12 Jul 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.
02 Jul 2024
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The Renaissance of Mechanical Watches in the Digital Age
The recent decade has seen a resurgence in mechanical watches, despite the rapid advancement of digital technology. We explore why these timepieces continue to captivate enthusiasts from all over the world.
10 Jun 2024
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- Brand Spotlight
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The resounding beauty of Patek Philippe’s minute repeaters
A complication from the earliest days of the watchmaker, Patek Philippe continues to mesmerise collectors with their unceasing passion for the chiming complication.
05 Apr 2024
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7 Of the Most Emblematic Watch Movements You Must Know Today
A number of movements have stood the test of time and have become as famous as the watches that carry them. We take a look at the reason behind their prominence.
01 Apr 2024
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