[josiahg52]

Another forum that I'm a member of has a thread regarding a single-brand three-watch collection. This was my entry:

First, the "collection" game is a "game" I play with my collection all the time. Dividing the watches into sets and subsets. It's likely why I continue buying, nothing ever leaves, and the collection just grows. Everyone one of them "belongs" and I can't break up the set. With this question having been posted, i realized a new set and it's the one I'm going to work on in the near future.

It will consist of the Damasko DA46 w/12hr bezel. I bought this one about four years ago. I've toyed with selling it but I think I have to keep it. It makes a good travel watch for me as it has a date and makes it easy to keep track of a second time zone. I have it on the Damasko DA bracelet right now.

DC86 Orange w/5-55 bezel. The DC86 uses a modern movement that operates quite like the Lemania 5100 which is a great chronograph movement in most people's eyes. It just makes sense. I will probably buy it on the bracelet to save some money and additional hassle later. Would really like the black one on a bracelet but no black manufacturer's bracelet yet.

The DSub50. Every collection has to have a diver and DSub50 is certainly worthy.

I closed with the observation that Damasko has some neat technology and I like the designs. These particular watches are not pretty or dressy watches but they serve their purpose. At least for me.

Thought this might interest some.

 

[dirtvictim]

Love them all.

 

[Paul in SC]

Hmmmm!! It would be hard for me to take one off just to another one on. They are very nice.

 

[GrouchoM]

Only thing is, I think they're all capable of functioning as a diver.

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[Spring-Diver]

If I had a Demasko collection, the DC86 Black/White & DSub50 would be in it. I’m not sure on the 3rd model.


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[usccopeland]

Good looking watches! I dig the design language and really like how the stitching and trim on the straps of the first two tie in.

 

[josiahg52]

Only thing is, I think they're all capable of functioning as a diver.

Oh for sure. They all have adequate ratings. I was classifying them based on the manufacturer's description.

 

[PSo71]

For me it would be…

- Damakso DA47 w/ 1-11 bezel

- DC58 on bracelet

- Damasko DC82 on bracelet

 

[basnobua]

DC86 Orange w/5-55 bezel. The DC86 uses a modern movement that operates quite like the Lemania 5100 which is a great chronograph movement in most people's eyes. It just makes sense. I will probably buy it on the bracelet to save some money and additional hassle later. Would really like the black one on a bracelet but no black manufacturer's bracelet yet.
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DC86 is enticing, particularly since EZM10 prices have officially surpassed my interest in that watch. I just wish Damasko had did a hardened titanium case like the Sinn.

 

[Batboy]

The DA46 is, in my opinion, one of the Damasko greats. It exemplifies Damasko’s design language (the characteristic crosshairs, the coloured secondhand that 'pops', and distinctive bezel-action). But the DSub50 is another work of engineering art. What a great collection!

 

[josiahg52]

For me it would be…

- Damakso DA47 w/ 1-11 bezel
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- DC58 on bracelet
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- Damasko DC82 on bracelet
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I like it!

 

[josiahg52]

DC86 is enticing, particularly since EZM10 prices have officially surpassed my interest in that watch. I just wish Damasko had did a hardened titanium case like the Sinn.

Same here. I also can't find anywhere to actually see an EZM10 in person. At those prices, I feel that's kind of necessary for me. Having the DA46, I know what a DC86 will feel like. And it's less than the EZM10.

 

[josiahg52]

The DA46 is, in my opinion, one of the Damasko greats. It exemplifies Damasko’s design language (the characteristic crosshairs, the coloured secondhand that 'pops', and distinctive bezel-action). But the DSub50 is another work of engineering art. What a great collection!

That's what I've come to realize. Just in time, too!

 

[PSo71]

I like it!

At the end of the day, I want about 7-8 Damaskos. I would also add the DSub1, DS30, DK105, DC76...

It's kind of the same problem I have with Sinns.

 

[Nokie]

They all look great to me. That could be a tough choice, IMHO.

 

[orpheo]

I have the EZM10 as well as a dc82. The Sinn wears large yet lighter. The Sinn feels much more modern because of the integrated pushers. I can't decide which one I love more.

I also have a tutima m2 (to keep in line with German watchmakers who make toolwatches with a reworked 7750 -> 5100) and that one feels cheaper, wonky, weird. And it's sliding chrono minute hand versus the instant tick over of the Sinn and damasko.

On topic.

My ultimate 3 piece damasko set?

Dk105, as a dress watch.
DC86, as my tricompax chrono with timing bezel
DC72, as my stealth chrono that looks like a time+date only at a glance.

No divers for me. I dislike divers.

 

[jeremyAZ]

The designs are pretty interesting!!

 

[theoneandonlybrooks]

DK105 blue
DA44 or 34 (have 44, wondering about switching to 34, not sure)
DSUB1 or 2 (tough call for me, would be easy if the DSUB2 didn't have the orange around the minute hand)

 

[MrDagon007]

I have now a set of 3 Damasko’s that could play that role:

• DA373 on bracelet - great daily watch. Actually looks good on a suit as well. Wore it on several business trips, won’t scratch bumping into things when traveling and looks sharp.
• DK105 - recent addition daily watch that can be used dressed. Though to be honest I prefer my Nomos for those occasions
• DC82 green - sporty chrono

In principle this would be sufficient buuuut… in addition I prefer to wear my Sinn U50 or Seiko Tuna for swimming.

For my upcoming holiday trip (first one since the pandemic) it is a toss-up what I will wear: DA373, U50, Tuna, MKII Paradive or Tudor GMT.

All of the watches mentioned form most of my fave watches.