Dessa fantastiska skapelser till klockor, tillverkade i "ice hardened steel" som är patenterat av Damasko, som även säger att denna härdningen är fyra gånger hårdare än "allt annat stål i klockindustrin", har verkligen fångat mitt intresse.
Jag skaffade min första Damasko för några månader sedan. Sökte något unikt och stryktåligt, det var min egna enkla grundspec som utgångspunkt.
Hittade denna Damasko DA-353, handbyggd av Damasko i Tyskland och innehållande en specifikation som får nörden i mig att skaka av glädje.
Så vad är det som gör Damasko till ett så spännande märke i en värld med så många fantastiska klocktillverkare, bortsett från sin härdning?
Låt mig ge er ett axplock saxat direkt från Damaskos egna hemsida:
The Watch case. The entire watch case, including hardened crown and pushers is designed, engineered, and machined at the Damasko factory near Regensburg. Until the end of 2002 Damasko supplied their cases to a well known German watch brand but from then on, the cases are only available through Damasko. After the special heat treatment mentioned above Damasko steel reaches a maximum hardness of 62 Rockwell which makes it superbly scratch-resistant. You have to search hard to find a common household item ( apart from a sapphire nail-file or a brick) that is able to scratch the case. The use of this steel in watch cases is patented by Damasko.
Every Damasko watch features an important technical detail which is not visible at first sight but has a major influence on its accuracy under harsh conditions – the anti-magnetic cage. The unique inner case consists of the dial, the movement retaining ring, and a second back. These parts are made of a special material with anti-magnetic characteristics which is able to withstand magnetic fields with a strength up to 80,000 A/m. They are machined with maximum precision to ensure an exact fit and to prevent the escapement from being magnetically charged. The magnetic field protection in combination with martensitic ice-hardened steel is patented.
The Gasket system. Once again the concept for this unique element is a miniaturised design derived from industrial engineering. The lubrication cell is basically a tube made of Damasko patented hardened stainless steel which is screwed into the drill holes for the crown and the pushers. The cell is filled with a synthetic viscous lubricant and sealed with two innovative Viton™ elements which prevent the filling from leaking or migrating. The lubricant fills the microscopic surface roughness of the polished crown and pusher stem and eliminates friction and wear. Our lubricant system offers a longevity of gaskets and operating elements which is second to none. The Damasko gasket system and lubrication cell are patented.
The patented crown. After extensive research Damasko developed a decoupling screw-down crown which is constructed according to standards derived from mechanical engineering. The use of a hex bolt with 2mm width across flats and the fact that the entire crown, including shaft, thread etc. is made from Damasko patented hardened steel (60-62 HRC) resulting in longevity which is second to none. All gaskets of the new crown system are made of Viton™, a material with high chemical and mechanical resistance which is superior to every other gasket material (Nitril etc.) currently used in wrist watches. The Damasko crown system is patented.
Baklocket bjuder inte på något extravagant, enbart hårdfakta om klockan men i min bok behövs det inte mer än så här för en riktig toolwatch.
Min första klocka med lumed dial. Riktigt praktiskt och även om det inte är samma tryck i lyspastan likt exempelvis Seiko, så håller den sig lysande i många timmar för att snabbt få en översikt av tiden inpå småtimmarna.
Finns det fler Damasko-ägare på forumet? Ge mig bilder, tankar och lär mig gärna mer om detta spännande klockmärke.
Jag skaffade min första Damasko för några månader sedan. Sökte något unikt och stryktåligt, det var min egna enkla grundspec som utgångspunkt.
Hittade denna Damasko DA-353, handbyggd av Damasko i Tyskland och innehållande en specifikation som får nörden i mig att skaka av glädje.
Så vad är det som gör Damasko till ett så spännande märke i en värld med så många fantastiska klocktillverkare, bortsett från sin härdning?
Låt mig ge er ett axplock saxat direkt från Damaskos egna hemsida:
The Watch case. The entire watch case, including hardened crown and pushers is designed, engineered, and machined at the Damasko factory near Regensburg. Until the end of 2002 Damasko supplied their cases to a well known German watch brand but from then on, the cases are only available through Damasko. After the special heat treatment mentioned above Damasko steel reaches a maximum hardness of 62 Rockwell which makes it superbly scratch-resistant. You have to search hard to find a common household item ( apart from a sapphire nail-file or a brick) that is able to scratch the case. The use of this steel in watch cases is patented by Damasko.
Every Damasko watch features an important technical detail which is not visible at first sight but has a major influence on its accuracy under harsh conditions – the anti-magnetic cage. The unique inner case consists of the dial, the movement retaining ring, and a second back. These parts are made of a special material with anti-magnetic characteristics which is able to withstand magnetic fields with a strength up to 80,000 A/m. They are machined with maximum precision to ensure an exact fit and to prevent the escapement from being magnetically charged. The magnetic field protection in combination with martensitic ice-hardened steel is patented.
The Gasket system. Once again the concept for this unique element is a miniaturised design derived from industrial engineering. The lubrication cell is basically a tube made of Damasko patented hardened stainless steel which is screwed into the drill holes for the crown and the pushers. The cell is filled with a synthetic viscous lubricant and sealed with two innovative Viton™ elements which prevent the filling from leaking or migrating. The lubricant fills the microscopic surface roughness of the polished crown and pusher stem and eliminates friction and wear. Our lubricant system offers a longevity of gaskets and operating elements which is second to none. The Damasko gasket system and lubrication cell are patented.
The patented crown. After extensive research Damasko developed a decoupling screw-down crown which is constructed according to standards derived from mechanical engineering. The use of a hex bolt with 2mm width across flats and the fact that the entire crown, including shaft, thread etc. is made from Damasko patented hardened steel (60-62 HRC) resulting in longevity which is second to none. All gaskets of the new crown system are made of Viton™, a material with high chemical and mechanical resistance which is superior to every other gasket material (Nitril etc.) currently used in wrist watches. The Damasko crown system is patented.
Baklocket bjuder inte på något extravagant, enbart hårdfakta om klockan men i min bok behövs det inte mer än så här för en riktig toolwatch.
Min första klocka med lumed dial. Riktigt praktiskt och även om det inte är samma tryck i lyspastan likt exempelvis Seiko, så håller den sig lysande i många timmar för att snabbt få en översikt av tiden inpå småtimmarna.
Finns det fler Damasko-ägare på forumet? Ge mig bilder, tankar och lär mig gärna mer om detta spännande klockmärke.
