Damasko
 Damasko DC56 | |
| Industry | Watches |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1994 |
| Founder | Konrad Damasko |
| Headquarters | , Germany |
| Products | Watches and timepieces |
Number of employees | 22[1] |
| Website | www |
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 Valjoux, Sellita and ETA.[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.
- ^ a b "Startseite - Uhrenmanufaktur Damasko". damasko.de.
- ^ "Blog - Interview with Damasko Founder - Konrad Damasko - Page & Cooper". Page & Cooper.
- ^ "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" [Damasko: A small and fine watch manufacturer strives upwards]. Mittelbayerische (in German). Regensburg. 2010-02-18. Retrieved 2015-09-21.
- ^ US 6102563, "A case for wrist watches"
- ^ GQ. "GQ Time Awards 2015: Leserwahl : Kategorie: Einsteigeruhr". GQ.