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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 — Damasko’s DA3x family is positioned as a rugged pilot-tool watch line with hardened steel construction, strong legibility, and the brand’s durability-first engineering approach.
  • DC5x — Damasko’s DC5x collection is the brand’s chronograph line, using hardened steel cases, the DAMASKO System crown protection, and a clear professional-tool-watch orientation with strong mechanical robustness.
  • DS30 — Damasko’s DS30 is a compact three-hand sports watch built in submarine steel with hardened surfaces, a screwed crown system, and a slim, highly durable everyday-tool profile.

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.

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