Damasko
Regensburg, Germany · Est. 1994
Founded by Konrad Damasko
Damasko is a German watch brand founded in 1994 in Geisenhausen, Bavaria, known for developing a proprietary ice-hardening process that makes their steel cases and bracelets significantly harder than standard 316L steel. The brand produces technically rigorous pilot and diver watches using German movements.
- Founded
- 1994
- Headquarters
- Regensburg, Germany
- Group
- Independent
- Price Segment
- Entry
- Status
- Active
Key Collections
- DA3x — Pilot watches with ice-hardened steel cases and bezels, featuring bold legibility and robust tool-watch construction.
- DC5x — Chronograph collection using proprietary hardened steel technology, built for professional and military use.
- DS30 — Compact sport watch with submarine steel case, crown-integrated bezel system, and extreme durability.
Timeline
- 1994 — Konrad Damasko founds Damasko in Barbing, Germany, applying aerospace materials technology to watchmaking.
- 2002 — Ends supply partnership with Sinn, begins producing complete watches under its own brand.
- 2005 — DC56 chronograph certified as official Eurofighter test pilot watch.
- 2014 — Releases first watches with Damasko's own in-house movement, reducing dependence on ETA.
- 2020 — Continues to develop proprietary hardened alloys and silicon components for movements.
Frequently Asked Questions about Damasko
- What makes Damasko special?
- Damasko uses proprietary ice-hardened steel (up to 64 HRC) and aerospace-derived materials technology, making their watches extremely scratch-resistant and durable.
- Does Damasko make its own movements?
- Yes, since 2014 Damasko has produced in-house movements. Earlier models used Swiss ETA movements.
- What was the connection between Damasko and Sinn?
- Damasko supplied hardened watchcases to Sinn until 2002, when the partnership ended and Damasko began producing complete watches.