Damasko

Damasko
Industry watches
Founded 1994
Founder Konrad Damasko
Headquarters Barbing, Germany
Products watches and timepieces
Number of employees
22[1]
Website www.damasko.de

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 were a supplier of hardened watch cases to Sinn.[4] In 2014 Damasko released their first models based on a movement designed themselves. Prior to this time their watches had relied upon movements sourced from companies such as Valjoux.[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 martenistic alloy that is hardened up to 64 HRC/800 Vickers.

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.[7]

See also

References

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