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

Swatch Group

11 Watch Brands That Make Their Own Metals - FEATURE

We take a look at 11 watch brands, including Rolex, A. Lange & Söhne, Hublot and Omega, that have invented their own alloys by combining different metals.

6 minutes

Mark Bernardo

Nov 27, 2018

Porsche Design Monobloc Actuator Chronograph_GMT_FI

Watch Features

Borrowed Time: Test Driving the Porsche Design Monobloc Actuator GMT Chronotimer - WATCH REVIEW

Porsche Design watches have succeeded and failed to varying degrees over the years (and over many partnerships, with established watchmakers such as IWC and Eterna) at occupying that intersection between automotive and traditional watch design, but with the introduction of the Porsche Monobloc Actuator, the company hit a technological and horological home run.

7 minutes

Mark Bernardo

Nov 21, 2018

Breitling Navitimer 1 B03 Rattrapante 45 Boutique Edition

Watch to Watch

Split Precision: The Breitling Navitimer 1 B03 Rattrapante Boutique Edition - WATCH TO WATCH

3 minutes

Mark Bernardo

Nov 15, 2018

Perrelet

Regatta Time: 7 Yachting Watches - FEATURE

A number of luxury watch brands sponsor sailing teams and events; some have even developed timepieces specifically suited for competitive sailing, often incorporating some version of the all-important regatta countdown function. Here we run down seven yachting and regatta watches and reveal why they're ideal companions out on the waves.

7 minutes

Mark Bernardo

Nov 9, 2018

Vacheron Constantin

Bare Bones: 10 Standout Skeleton Watches - FEATURE

For watch aficonados who love the technical "openwork" artistry of skeleton watchmaking, we take a look at 10 skeleton watches introduced in recent years, from brands like Glashütte Original, Blancpain, Vacheron Constantin, Piaget and others.

5 minutes

Mark Bernardo

Sep 18, 2018

Raymond Weil Freelancer Skeleton -caliber exploded

Watch Features

Building the Foundation, Part 5: The In-House Movements of Raymond Weil - FEATURE

4 minutes

Mark Bernardo

Aug 20, 2018

Sports Watches

Wolf Beneath the Waves: Zodiac Super Sea Wolf 68 Limited Edition - WATCH TO WATCH

Another iconic divers' watch turns 50; another watch brand pays tribute to it with a special anniversary edition. Joining last year's Doxa SUB 300 Professional 50th Anniversary Edition and this year's tribute re-editions of the Seiko Hi-Beat Diver and Memovox Polaris on that roster is this week's Watch to Watch, the just-launched Zodiac Super Sea Wolf 68 Limited Edition.

3 minutes

Mark Bernardo

Jul 26, 2018

Tourbillon Watches

"Sound" Investments: 10 Notable Minute Repeaters and Chiming Watches - FEATURE

WatchTime takes a look at 10 notable minute repeaters - and other, even more sophisticated, chiming watches - such as the A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk Striking Time and the Ulysse Nardin Stranger.

7 minutes