Damasko
Damasko is a German watchmaker founded in 1994 by Konrad Damasko and based in Barbing, near Regensburg. It makes mechanical wristwatches and chronographs built around its own hardened steels and patented components.
| Founded | 1994 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Konrad Damasko |
| Headquarters | Barbing, Germany |
| First in-house movement | 2014 |
| Website | damasko.de |
What is Damasko?
Damasko is a German manufacturer of mechanical wristwatches and chronographs, founded in 1994 by Konrad Damasko and headquartered in Barbing, Bavaria.
History
The founder's background in materials technology, originally developed for applications such as aerospace, shaped the company's approach to watchmaking. Early models used movements from suppliers such as ETA, and in 2014 Damasko released its first watches with an in-house movement.
Products and positioning
Damasko's watches are built for durability. The company uses a nickel-free, nitrogen-enriched martensitic steel hardened to 64 HRC, around 800 Vickers, for its cases. It also holds patents on components made from polycrystalline silicon, including the balance spring. These developments make materials engineering a defining part of the brand rather than a supporting detail.
- Mechanical three-hand watches
- Chronographs
- Tool-watch design with hardened cases
Why it matters
Damasko stands out among independent German watchmakers for treating materials science as a core competence, developing its own steels and components rather than relying solely on industry suppliers.
Frequently asked questions
Where are Damasko watches made?
Damasko watches are made by the company in Barbing, near Regensburg in Germany.
Who founded Damasko?
Damasko was founded in 1994 by Konrad Damasko.