1990

Founding of DAMASKO Metall

1994/1995

Founding of DAMASKO Collection
Start of prototype production of watch cases as turned and milled components

 

1996–2005

• Watch cases made of ice-hardened stainless steel
• Double eccentric pawl winding system with low-friction ceramic ball bearings
• Hairspring and escapement made of polycrystalline silicon
• Lubricant chambers integrated into crown and pushers
• Coatings on movement components as a replacement for oil
• Wear-free rotating bezel construction

 

2006–2011

• Development and production of balance springs and escapement components
• Development of mechanical watch movements and case manufacturing
• February 2010: Presentation of the DAMASKO in-house movement A35
• 2011: First deliveries after extensive testing

 

2012–2016

Further company development

• 2012: Introduction of the new hand-wound calibre H35-1
• 2013: DAMASKO Collection and DAMASKO Metall merge into DAMASKO GmbH with the registered brand “DAMASKO Watch Manufactory”
• 2014–2016: Development and construction of the in-house movement C51-X

 

2017–2023

Further development of in-house movements and models

2017:

• Introduction of the slim three-hand DS3X series (one of the most popular collections to date)
• Launch of the first diver’s watch: DSub1
• Release of the DC80 with in-house calibre C51-1

2018: Second diver’s model: DSub2

2019: Expansion of the DC8X line: DC82 with date and DC86 with additional 24-hour display, featuring calibres C51-2 and C51-6

2020: Completion of automatic winding systems A26-1 and A26-2 (DK3X models)

2021: Launch of the DC7X chronograph series (DC70, DC72, DC76) with in-house calibre C51-X

2022/2023:

• Completion of calibre A26-3 with date and weekday display in an offset position
• Launch of DC76/2 and DC86/2 chronograph models
• Revival of a classic (former DA line): DK36 with in-house calibre A26-3

 

2024–2025

• Launch of new DK26 Old Radium and DK36/2 Old Radium models, including versions with white appliqués and black cases
• Introduction of elegant DC98 chronographs in champagne and black
• New in-house folding clasp with 20 mm fine adjustment mechanism made of submarine steel (initially for 22 mm steel bracelets only)
• Launch of DC87 & DC87 BLACK with patented silicon technology (complete escapement system with silicon escape wheel and silicon hairspring) integrated into calibre C51-Si
• Return of DK4X models (DK44–DK47)
• Introduction of field watches into the collection (DF20)

 

2025/2026

Launch of the DC89 GMT

With the DC89 chronograph, DAMASKO takes a step into a new dimension of watchmaking. After years of experience in case manufacturing, movement engineering, and specialized component production, combined with deep expertise in silicon technology, the DC89 GMT chronograph presents itself as a masterpiece of technical precision and timeless aesthetics. The watch is capable of displaying three time zones.

At its core lies the new generation of DAMASKO SIC-Spring silicon assembly, consisting of a silicon escape wheel and silicon hairspring, ensuring maximum rate accuracy and precision. This advances the new C51-7 chronograph movement to a new benchmark in durability and resistance in mechanical watchmaking.

But this is only the beginning. At the heart of the DC89 is a true world first: the chronograph features a second time zone (GMT) display at 3 o’clock, combined with a jumping central minute counter. Additionally, the display provides precise reading of hours and minutes from the center, along with central chronograph seconds and minutes. The date display is clearly positioned at 6 o’clock.

DAMASKO continues to develop its silicon components for in-house calibres, consistently pushing the boundaries of precision in mechanical watchmaking.