Company:Damasko
 Damasko DC56 | |
| Industry | Watches |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1994 |
| Founder | Konrad Damasko |
| Headquarters | Barbing , 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 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.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Startseite - Uhrenmanufaktur Damasko". damasko.de. http://www.damasko.de.
- ↑ "Blog - Interview with Damasko Founder - Konrad Damasko - Page & Cooper". Page & Cooper. https://www.pageandcooper.com/blog/interview-konrad-damasko/.
- ↑ "Damasko DA36 Review". http://wornandwound.com/2015/04/29/damasko-da36-review/.
- ↑ "First Impression: Damasko's Latest Releases - Wound For Life". Wound For Life. 11 June 2014. http://www.woundforlife.com/2014/06/11/first-impression-damaskos-latest-releases/.
- ↑ "Damasko: Ein kleine und feine Uhrenmanufaktur strebt nach oben" (in German). Mittelbayerische (Regensburg). 2010-02-18. http://www.mittelbayerische.de/region/regensburg-land-nachrichten/damasko-ein-kleine-und-feine-uhrenmanufaktur-strebt-nach-oben-21364-art523448.html?p=1.
- ↑ "A case for wrist watches" US patent 6102563
- ↑ GQ. "GQ Time Awards 2015: Leserwahl : Kategorie: Einsteigeruhr". GQ. http://www.gq-magazin.de/leben-als-mann/features/gq-time-awards-2015-leserwahl-kategorie-einsteigeruhr.
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