Industry watches Products watches and timepieces Number of employees 22 | Founder Konrad Damasko Website www.damasko.de Founded 1994 | |
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Damasko is a manufacturer of mechanical wristwatches and chronographs based in Barbing, Germany.
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History
Damasko was formed in 1994 using high-performance materials technology that the founder, Konrad Damasko, had developed for applications including the aerospace industry. Until their partnership ended in 2002 Damasko were a supplier of hardened watch cases to Sinn. 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.
Technology
Damasko holds patents in the use of polycrystalline silicon for components including the spring. 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. In 2015 the Damasko DA38 was nominated one of the best men's watches under €2000 by GQ magazine.