Mark Bernardo

Digital Media Editor

Mark Bernardo was WatchTime’s digital media editor, overseeing content for WatchTime.com and tablet editions. Formerly managing editor (2006–2011), he has written about major and artisan watch brands. Before WatchTime, he edited Smoke magazine and contributed to Robb Report, Worth, and more on luxury topics like cigars, watches, and cars.

Articles by Mark Bernardo

Girard-Perregaux

Window on the Stars: Girard-Perregaux Achieves "Extreme Transparency" With the Quasar Light - NEWS

Girard-Perregaux continues its bold foray into new materials and haut-de-gamme complications with last week's introduction of the Quasar Light, a follow-up to last year's original Quasar timepiece that not only houses its skeltonized tourbillon movement in a transparent, sculpted sapphire case, but also uses sapphire for its iconic three bridges.

3 minutes

Mark Bernardo

Feb 24, 2020

IWC Portugieser Manual-Wind Monopusher Edition "Laureus Sport for Good"

Chronographs

Chrono for a Cause: IWC Portugieser Hand-Wound Monopusher "Laureus Sport for Good" - WATCH TO WATCH

With its annual new product showcase at Watches & Wonders Geneva (né SIHH) pushed to late April, IWC Schaffhausen is keeping most of its 2020 releases under wraps until then. However, the brand did unveil one new timepiece this week, the latest in its series of collaborations with the Laureus Sport for Good initiative and the first in its long-running Portugieser family outfitted with a monopusher chronograph.

3 minutes

Mark Bernardo

Feb 20, 2020

Czapek Quai des Bergues Midnight in Geneva S - Aventurine

Blue Watches

Shrinking Midnight: Czapek Releases Quai des Bergues Midnight in Geneva S - NEWS

Last year, Czapek & Cie. celebrated the opening of its first boutique in Geneva with the limited-edition Quai des Bergues "Midnight in Geneva" with a deep-blue, star-dappled aventurine dial. This year, for those looking for a more understated option its 42.5-mm dimensions, Czapek has announced a new version in a more unisex-friendly 38-mm case.

3 minutes

Mark Bernardo

Feb 19, 2020

Frederique Constant Flyback Chrono Manufacture RG

Chronographs

Frederique Constant Gives its Flyback Chronograph Manufacture a Two-Tone Facelift - WATCH TO WATCH

Three years ago, Frederique Constant built upon its legacy of affordable in-house complications with the launch of the Flyback Chronograph Manufacture in two distinct dial and case versions. This year, the Geneva-based manufacturer adds to the series with two new models whose faces feature two-tone styling, with contrasting silvered subdials against colorful main dials.

4 minutes

Mark Bernardo

Feb 13, 2020

Longines

Longines HydroConquest Now Garbed in Green - NEWS

2 minutes

Mark Bernardo

Feb 11, 2020

Tudor

Norqain Announces New In-House Calibers in Partnership with Tudor-Founded Kenissi - NEWS

3 minutes

Mark Bernardo

Feb 5, 2020

Limited Editions

Racer in Red: Girard-Perregaux Laureato Absolute Passion - NEWS

Girard-Perregaux's Laureato, which debuted in 1975 and was revamped and reintroduced to the market in 2016, begat the sportier, more avant-garde Laureato Absolute series in 2019. Most of the releases from this new family have sported a black-and-blue color combo, but the Laureato Absolute Passion, a limited edition of just 50 pieces, introduces a racing-inspired red to the expanding palette.

3 minutes

Mark Bernardo

Feb 4, 2020

Chronographs

Zenith Expands its Pilot Fleet with New Type 20 Rescue Editions (Live Photos) - LVMH DUBAI WATCH WEEK 2020:

The watch maisons of the LVMH luxury group (Moët Hennesy-Louis Vuitton) take center stage in the horological universe this week, unveiling their newest models for 2020 at an exclusive event in Dubai. Among the presenting watchmakers is Zenith, whose new releases include two new variations on its popular, vintage-influenced Pilot Type 20 collection, the Pilot Type 20 Rescue and Pilot Type 20 Chronograph Rescue.

3 minutes