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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

Horological Homecoming: Tracing the Creation of the Parmigiani Toric Hémisphères Rétrograde - FEATURE
“Success has many fathers,” the old saying goes, “while failure is an orphan.” The Parmigiani Toric Hémisphères Rétrograde, which took home the prize for Best Travel Time Watch at the 2017 GPHG, can certainly be deemed a success, and the “many fathers” concept is a truism considering the diverse artisans involved. In this feature from our August 2019 issue, we trace the origins of the watch through each of the five workshops within the Parmigiani Manufacture.
12 minutes
Jan 18, 2022
Borrowed Time: Panerai Submersible Marina Militare Carbotech - 47MM - WATCH REVIEW
The Submersible Marina Militare Carbotech is at the technical vanguard of Panerai’s re-branded Submersible collection. We found this rugged timepiece, engineered for combat diving, makes a sharp statement on dry land as well.
8 minutes
Jan 14, 2022
The History Channelers: Inside the Longines Heritage Collection
The vintage-look trend continues apace, and one watch brand has devoted an entire family within its portfolio to resurrecting timepieces from its long and creative history. In this feature from the WatchTime archives, we explore the origins, inspirations, and varied offerings of Longines’s ever-expanding Heritage Collection.
13 minutes
Jan 12, 2022
Rarefied Air: The History of the Breguet Type XX Collection
The Breguet family revolutionized watchmaking in the 19th century and aviation in the 20th. The modern Type XX collection is the culmination of its multi-generational savoir faire in both fields. We explore the history of this storied watch model in this feature from our July-August 2020 issue.
10 minutes
Jan 7, 2022