Damasko is a manufacturer of mechanical wristwatches and chronographs based in Barbing, Germany.[2]
History
Damasko was formed in 1994 using high-performance materials technology that the founder, Konrad Damasko, had developed for applications including the aerospace industry.[3] Until their partnership ended in 2002, Damasko was a supplier of hardened watchcases to Sinn.[4] In 2014 Damasko released its first models based on a movement designed themselves. Prior to this time its watches had relied upon movements sourced from companies such as Swiss ETA SA.[5]
Technology
Damasko holds patents in the use of polycrystalline silicon for components, including the spring.[6] Damasko has also developed a nickel-free, nitrogen enriched martensitic alloy that is hardened up to 64 HRC/800 Vickers.[7]
Awards and certifications
The Damasko DC56 has been certified as an official wristwatch for Eurofighter test pilots.[2] In 2015 the Damasko DA38 was nominated one of the best men's watches under €2000 by GQ magazine.[8]
See also
References
- Braun, Peter (2013), Wristwatch Annual. Abbeville Press.^
- Startseite - Uhrenmanufaktur Damasko damasko.de^
- Blog - Interview with Damasko Founder - Konrad Damasko - Page & Cooper Page & Cooper, retrieved 2015-09-03^
- Damasko DA36 Review^
- First Impression: Damasko's Latest Releases - Wound For Life Wound For Life, 11 June 2014^
- Damasko: Ein kleine und feine Uhrenmanufaktur strebt nach oben Mittelbayerische, 2010-02-18, retrieved 2015-09-21^
- A case for wrist watches^
- GQ. GQ Time Awards 2015: Leserwahl : Kategorie: Einsteigeruhr GQ, retrieved 2015-09-19^