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 Dasmko, 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]
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
- ^ 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.
- ^ http://wornandwound.com/2015/04/29/damasko-da36-review/
- ^ "First Impression: Damasko's Latest Releases - Wound For Life". Wound For Life.
- ^ "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.
- ^ GQ. "GQ Time Awards 2015: Leserwahl : Kategorie: Einsteigeruhr". GQ.