ANOTHER GERMAN LEAVING ME

Previously I was talking about 2 german watches that is no longer with me. Today, another one is leaving me.

It's the Damasko DA36.

This is one hell of a beater watch.
After wearing it for a year and by my count accompanied me to 2 overseas trip which is to Bali and Manila, it's still in pristine condition.

 It has one of the nicest caseback engravings I have seen. Deep and clear.

During her time with me, I worn this watch mostly on the Sinn rubber strap. Comfy and functional.

Before you guys think that I am a serial flipper, I am not.

I actually got another watch that can function as a beater watch and this Damasko seems to be a surplus in my collection.

I like to keep my collection manageable, say maybe 5-7 pieces.

So that I get to wear all of them on rotation.

Something stays in the box for too long, then it's time to go.

I wish the new Damasko owner a pleasant experience with it.

It is one hell of a watch.

GERMAN WATCHES

Nope... I am not talking about A.Lange & Sohne or Glashutte watches... more like toolish watches that are suitable for everyday wear.

I used to own these 2 watches.
The Damasko DC67 and Sinn U1 SDR.

These 2 watches have something in common, Damasko used to manufacture cases for Sinn. Not anymore now, they have their own watches and even an own in-house movement.

Sinn U1.
44mm case... tough as nails... iconic design in the lego hands and markers.
This SDR model comes with a black "Tegimented" Bezel which is Sinn's hardening technology.

I used to wear it on Nato Straps... very comfortable watch.

The Damasko DC67.
42mm case.
This is equipped with a tougher case than the Sinn in my opinion, only losing out on water resistance rating.
It's "Ice Hardened" by Damasko and the hardness is not just the outer layer but the whole case.

I admit that I have tried scratching the case back with a screwdriver... No marks!!
This is the watch that accompanied me on my Mount Kinabalu climb... which is the highest peak in South East Asia... and came back without any marks at all!!

One thing that I think is interesting is that the Sinn Rubber strap actually fits the Damasko like a glove.

Well, after serving me well, these 2 watches are no longer in my possession and I do hope it gives pleasure to the new owners as much as they gave me.

I do miss them from time to time... but life goes on.