Damasko Watches with Silicon Escapements - Two Letters Mean So Much. Watch and Learn #68

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  • @Mark-P
    @Mark-P 5 років тому +79

    I’ve got SI on my dial, but it is followed by NN!

    • @IvoTrausch
      @IvoTrausch 5 років тому +8

      Well then you obviously have double Nitrogen hands too

    • @islandwatch
      @islandwatch  5 років тому +13

      LOL. Still nice!

    • @stefanopitisci8131
      @stefanopitisci8131 5 років тому +1

      ahahaah both watches are great!

    • @hgr.7857
      @hgr.7857 2 роки тому +1

      Nicely done 👍

    • @Mark-P
      @Mark-P 2 роки тому

      @@hgr.7857 Thanks!👍🏻

  • @stefanwolf88
    @stefanwolf88 5 років тому +40

    I can not afford this watch but please do more videos with opening the case and showing the movement...

    • @islandwatch
      @islandwatch  5 років тому +6

      Okay, thanks!

    • @greamespens1460
      @greamespens1460 5 років тому

      I agree I like the watch and learn videos. Mark reminds me a lot of Johnny Ball in the UK. He made a series of programmes in the 70s that had a scientific theme to them. I believe a lot of people were inspired to pursue science because of him.

  • @richardshortman5645
    @richardshortman5645 5 років тому +22

    Marc; I'm impressed. A Milgauss chrono. Iron core Faraday cage.All the technology for less $.

  • @davidc5191
    @davidc5191 5 років тому +3

    The Tissot Ballade Powermatic 80 COSC also has a silicon balance spring and like all Tissots it's very affordable, coming in under $1000.

  • @aumkar2
    @aumkar2 5 років тому +10

    Great video Marc, buying a Damasko (with the bracelet) is on the list for sure.

  • @bubbab7792
    @bubbab7792 5 років тому +1

    Nice tutorial Marc! Excellent macro work!!! Bust open some more! 👍👍👍

  • @ossierose8485
    @ossierose8485 5 років тому +1

    Is it serviceable without the regulator?

  • @rocksolidhugo
    @rocksolidhugo Рік тому

    Such a simple, legible, perfect dial

  • @onoff5604
    @onoff5604 3 роки тому

    Great walkthrough!

  • @waltroseberry9712
    @waltroseberry9712 4 роки тому +1

    Have you done a video on the various MOVEMENTS that are used in the variety of wristwatches (from the very expensive to cheapest) available? I would like to know about Rolex, Mido, Rado, Tissot and Hamilton, specifically. Thanks

  • @jayh9144
    @jayh9144 5 років тому +2

    Love the watch and learn. Makes me even more appreciate the engineering marvel they are.

  • @drmanhattan225
    @drmanhattan225 Рік тому

    On their website the DC57 doesn't show SI, but costs $2500. Did they remove the SI branding?

  • @jw6071
    @jw6071 5 років тому +9

    Why no lumeshot? But amazing watch!

  • @jefferyneu3915
    @jefferyneu3915 5 років тому +2

    I wish I could afford to make you an offer!😍 i can’t believe you took the back off of that watch!😱

  • @volvoguyV70R
    @volvoguyV70R 5 років тому

    beautiful watch. Very interesting material science. Thanks for your great videos.

  • @woodrowclose
    @woodrowclose 5 років тому +1

    My prayers were answered. Thanks for putting up this video. I actually just bought a second hand Sinn 756 which is very similar in looks. Both great watches.

  • @Pcfly
    @Pcfly 4 роки тому

    Really good info, love the simplicity yet complications of what makes a Damasko a Damasko. Very cool! Maybe someday I'll own one but for now I certainly appreciate them!

  • @brynybach7741
    @brynybach7741 5 років тому +1

    Another great video Mark, but just to be precise and perhaps a bit picky, brass is a none magnetic metal so the protection is for other metals used in the mechanism.

  • @SlapShotRegatta22
    @SlapShotRegatta22 3 роки тому

    Just check out the Damasko and LIW websites...are the Si models no longer offered?

  • @datboi__
    @datboi__ Рік тому

    Really wish they still had the si available for sale 😢

  • @emiltennismethod8544
    @emiltennismethod8544 5 років тому +2

    My Omega Speedmaster Racing Co Axial Chronograph got the Si it’s pretty cool 😎

  • @jackmehoff5204
    @jackmehoff5204 5 років тому +1

    why no lume shot? great looking watch

  • @hpbunaes
    @hpbunaes 4 роки тому +1

    You said that Si indicates a silicon escapement. But you only discussed the silicon balance spring. Are the escape wheel and pallet fork (the other parts of the escapement) also silicon? If not, then you misspoke. ;-)

  • @BarnOwl61
    @BarnOwl61 5 років тому

    Very interesting look inside the masterpiece. Just hoped for a quick lumeshot at the end!

  • @franka9760
    @franka9760 3 роки тому

    Just watching your videos is like a refresher course in physics!

  • @pacovl46
    @pacovl46 5 років тому +12

    600 Bucks more for a silicon hairspring seems excessive!

  • @jeffphillips94
    @jeffphillips94 5 років тому

    Lume question, under normal circumstances is the dial bright enough to be a distraction ? Charged with the studio lights its way to bright for day to day wear .

    • @islandwatch
      @islandwatch  5 років тому

      It will certainly be noticed, but it's not like a flashlight.

  • @excelerater
    @excelerater 5 років тому +4

    I love my Damasko (DC56) I need that ice bracelet one day. 😁

  • @musmustafa7900
    @musmustafa7900 5 років тому

    Hi Mark, is this watch still for sale?

  • @MicroAngelo1
    @MicroAngelo1 5 років тому

    Mark! By far this is the best watch video ever !! By Anyone!! Brilliant work!!! Isn't this also how Rolex movements are regulated? Is the Sinn Diapal similar to this technology?

  • @woosha10
    @woosha10 5 років тому

    Great Video Marc I am wanting to get a Danasko DC46 but will need to save up. Great watches

  • @nrs6956
    @nrs6956 5 років тому

    Incredible work of movement art. Thank you for the clip.

  • @patrickmooney4135
    @patrickmooney4135 5 років тому +1

    Very interesting. Thanks, Marc!

  • @surfitli
    @surfitli 5 років тому +1

    Very interesting video. I’m curious, how do you think these Silicon hairsprings will be over time?
    Damasko makes some really impressive watches. I recently got my first Damasko, a DSub 1. Very impressive watch with the submarine steel.

    • @lesstover649
      @lesstover649 5 років тому +1

      I just got mine as well....serial 0099...

    • @surfitli
      @surfitli 5 років тому +1

      Les Stover Cool, mine is 0095

    • @lesstover649
      @lesstover649 5 років тому +1

      @@surfitli wow! I got mine from Gnome...is that where yours came from?

    • @surfitli
      @surfitli 5 років тому +1

      Les Stover same, it’s a Gnoman exclusive. They recently got them back in stock.

    • @lesstover649
      @lesstover649 5 років тому +1

      @@surfitli I wonder how many where made this time around, I waited for months for them to return.

  • @pederlindstrom3132
    @pederlindstrom3132 5 років тому

    Hello Mark, Great video om a beautifil watch.
    Be-Cu alloy for the bearings is a nice touch.

    • @islandwatch
      @islandwatch  5 років тому

      Balance wheel is Be-Cu

    • @pederlindstrom3132
      @pederlindstrom3132 5 років тому

      @@islandwatch Sorry I got it a bit off.
      Guess you can blame the fact that the blonde has a mancold 😂

  • @herbmerced7780
    @herbmerced7780 5 років тому

    Question: is this hairspring different from other silicone technology?

    • @islandwatch
      @islandwatch  5 років тому +2

      Silicon, not silicone. In other watches, similar/same.

  • @krzysztofhadala9126
    @krzysztofhadala9126 5 років тому

    Nice watch. But l like something bigger. XL diameter, 45 mm or 48mm but not oversized. The dead line for me is 50mm. Preferably Pilot 👩‍✈️ or diver style. Any advice?😊

  • @EverydayWatchGuy
    @EverydayWatchGuy 5 років тому +2

    Is that a full-lume dial? Thanks for the video Marc!

  • @twstrchasr
    @twstrchasr 5 років тому

    Hey Marc do you still sell the LIW white gloves ?

    • @islandwatch
      @islandwatch  5 років тому +1

      For sure.

    • @twstrchasr
      @twstrchasr 5 років тому

      Long Island Watch
      Ok I found them. Thanks !!!

  • @Taytay-slays21
    @Taytay-slays21 5 років тому

    Can you please do a Long Island Watch exclusive of that watch you just put together please! Looks dope Mark!

  • @jappojappy
    @jappojappy 5 років тому

    Are those actual blued screws, or painted?

    • @islandwatch
      @islandwatch  5 років тому

      actual furnace blue

    • @jappojappy
      @jappojappy 5 років тому

      @@islandwatch nice nice. Thanks. That looks like a heck of a watch for the price!

  • @AZPB12
    @AZPB12 5 років тому +10

    Ahhhh so this Damasko has Vtec yooo.

  • @adrianmorris3772
    @adrianmorris3772 5 років тому

    Thanks for interesting video,Marc. Best regards.

  • @zamSEG
    @zamSEG 5 років тому

    hello mark, i have a noob question. does this mean that this movement are more accurate and more reliable than rolex movement?

    • @islandwatch
      @islandwatch  5 років тому +1

      Neither, really. It's just great tech.

    • @zamSEG
      @zamSEG 5 років тому

      @@islandwatch thank you for the enlightment. duly noted.

  • @cypv12
    @cypv12 5 років тому

    Can you make a video on those Citizen Promaster titanium automatic divers you've got for sale at about 400$?They seem pretty attractive.

  • @craig2100
    @craig2100 5 років тому

    Nicely done

  • @PINKFL0YD-s2h
    @PINKFL0YD-s2h 5 років тому

    SI OR NOT I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED These. Silicone also self lubricates and stays way more accurate due to this. Rather have this than a Rolex! (next to a spring drive)

  • @stitrooper1219
    @stitrooper1219 4 роки тому

    Have you sold the watch yet?

  • @WrongTimeWatch
    @WrongTimeWatch 5 років тому

    Very nice watch. Wish I had the funds for it.

  • @dagsabot5589
    @dagsabot5589 5 років тому

    Is it titanium?

    • @stark_syndrome7857
      @stark_syndrome7857 5 років тому

      Dag Sabot no, it’s an ice hardened stainless steel. It’s a special treatment that damasks does.

    • @Whineboy
      @Whineboy 5 років тому

      Hulk GTI : Sinn tegimented steel is harder on the surface than Damasko’s ice-hardened steel, but suffers from eggshell damage. “Sinn‘s surface hardened (tegimented) stainless steel is 1200 HV, Sinn‘s tegimented U-boat steel is 1500 HV. Damasko‘s (through and through) ice hardened cases are 760 HV”. From forums.watchuseek.com/f8/whats-harder-sinns-tegimented-steel-vs-damaskos-ice-hardened-4050290-2.html

  • @Mr2fierce
    @Mr2fierce 5 років тому

    Marc when is this watch going on sale?

  • @mermerac
    @mermerac 5 років тому +3

    When anyone complains why watches are so expensive.
    Sit down son, it is time for you to expand your vocabulary.

  • @BernardManansala
    @BernardManansala 5 років тому

    Does Rolex implement a similar hairspring?

    • @islandwatch
      @islandwatch  5 років тому

      I don't think so.

    • @kongmw
      @kongmw 5 років тому

      Long Island Watch In fact, Rolex released its new silicon/silicon composite Syloxi hairspring in their cal. 2236 in 2014 in the Datejust Pearlmaster

    • @islandwatch
      @islandwatch  5 років тому

      Thank you for the info!

    • @TVKrik
      @TVKrik 5 років тому

      Swatch have silicon hairsprings in some of their Powermatic 80 movements. The Tissot Ballade can be had for $550 (grey market) - COSC chronometer with silicon hairspring and 80 hour PR. I hope this tech really takes off.

  • @williamhill7312
    @williamhill7312 5 років тому

    Great video

  • @billcosgrave6232
    @billcosgrave6232 5 років тому

    I think I will have to seriously consider this brand

  • @walterdelorrell4041
    @walterdelorrell4041 5 років тому

    As always, interesting video. A watch band for $700. My only question is why?

    • @islandwatch
      @islandwatch  5 років тому +1

      The finishing and machining is second to none.

    • @thomash4578
      @thomash4578 5 років тому

      Because they can?

  • @gito4130
    @gito4130 2 роки тому

    Why not have a skeleton rotor and displace back, the movement is very nice.

  • @HunGerMovies
    @HunGerMovies 5 років тому +1

    it would be almost the perfect watch for me with indiglo backlight...

    • @stevek8829
      @stevek8829 5 років тому

      I have no trouble reading my Timex at night.

    • @islandwatch
      @islandwatch  5 років тому

      It's sort of like indiglo.

  • @cybrscot
    @cybrscot 5 років тому +1

    My Honda was an Si

  • @RMA_432_
    @RMA_432_ 5 років тому +1

    The seals are Viton, very resistant to various chemicals and solvents.

    • @islandwatch
      @islandwatch  5 років тому +1

      Thank you, it was on the tip of my tongue.

    • @neill6189
      @neill6189 5 років тому +1

      And slightly better temperature resistance, too.

    • @RMA_432_
      @RMA_432_ 5 років тому

      @@neill6189 I work in the Oil & Gas industry, almost every gasket we use on process equipment is Viton. Very durable.

  • @swabby429
    @swabby429 5 років тому

    It's an awesome timepiece that ticks a lot of my boxes.

  • @JamesWilson-lg7bx
    @JamesWilson-lg7bx 5 років тому

    I’ve got my eyes on that DK-11,would swap out the bezel for the sixty minute.

  • @darrellross8609
    @darrellross8609 5 років тому

    Dear M. Do you see a price increase coming for Damasko? Slowly saving for a DA47[12]. Best, D.

  • @scottsj4625
    @scottsj4625 5 років тому +1

    I hate to say it but the 7750 is a very old movement. Of course, the watch will be thick. It takes up a lot of space. Your years of Engineering school really comes in handy in explaining different complications how they work, the physics of it. I hope you will make more Watch and Learn videos. The movement is very interesting and how complicated the watchmaking can be. I would not dare try to regulate that that either. Chronographs in general non-quartz are very expensive to service.

  • @ooyginjardl4037
    @ooyginjardl4037 5 років тому

    What’s not to like?

  • @b.vonschnauser207
    @b.vonschnauser207 5 років тому

    Case and bracelet are Sinn (tegimented) looking.

    • @islandwatch
      @islandwatch  5 років тому

      Yes, it is a similar patented process.

    • @creepyshadow55
      @creepyshadow55 5 років тому

      Sinn and Damasko developed the tegiment technology together in 2002.

  • @vintage910
    @vintage910 5 років тому

    Mark, how much 'shock' can those automatic chronos really take? If you're taking it backpacking, constantly using the chronograph when timing your workout, going whitewater rafting with it on a nato strap, is it going to hold up? The DC5x/6x's look amazing btw. Really love the dial layout more than the sinn counterparts. Seems to be easier to read.

    • @islandwatch
      @islandwatch  5 років тому

      Not a problem. Backpacking isn't shock. Dropping it is shock.

  • @AlhambraDream
    @AlhambraDream 5 років тому

    Sir where can we buy that wall clock on your upper left? I liked it so much.

    • @islandwatch
      @islandwatch  5 років тому

      Just google it :) Math clock

  • @hendragouw451
    @hendragouw451 5 років тому

    Wow really looks like iwc top gun...

  • @Not-a-bot222
    @Not-a-bot222 4 роки тому

    Woa! Pump the brakes! Is Marc a car guy as well?

  • @PARAMONARIOS
    @PARAMONARIOS 4 роки тому

    So disappointed - no lume shot! :(

  • @treblarefils
    @treblarefils 5 років тому +1

    That is a nice looking chrono.

  • @TheFPF422
    @TheFPF422 5 років тому

    Want one!

    • @islandwatch
      @islandwatch  5 років тому +1

      Get one!

    • @TheFPF422
      @TheFPF422 5 років тому

      Long Island Watch If it was so easy...

  • @AlhambraDream
    @AlhambraDream 5 років тому

    In his wall clock, what is written instead of 3? 66 multiplied by squareroot of 198? wtf is that equate to? lol someoone enlighten me pls.

    • @tomoxfford
      @tomoxfford 5 років тому

      He did a video about it a few months ago. Look up something like Marc's math clock.

    • @islandwatch
      @islandwatch  5 років тому

      198/66

  • @markplayford5836
    @markplayford5836 5 років тому

    You know by now how much I love Damasko and a DA43 black is my next watch. I knew the Si versions were modified but until now I was not sure how. Been honest I liked the pop of red on the face of the DC67 Si, however don’t really need a Chrono so hence the DA43. Thanks for the education Marc.

    • @islandwatch
      @islandwatch  5 років тому

      You are welcome, thanks for watching.

  • @dustinwray2819
    @dustinwray2819 5 років тому +2

    O, hi mark.

    • @dustinwray2819
      @dustinwray2819 5 років тому

      Hulk GTI I gotta watch that movie again lol.

  • @sirlancelot3109
    @sirlancelot3109 5 років тому

    I’m afraid I would find it irresistible to become one of “those guys” and spend a lifetime boring people to death telling them what the little SI meant on my watch they’ve never heard of.

  • @M--GT8223
    @M--GT8223 5 років тому

    Marc, I gotta be honest... the 'anti-magnetic' movement in this watch is a solution to (at least for me) a non-existent problem.
    However, you did such a great job with explaining it (like those college professors you actually WANTED to hear lecture), that I not only made it all the way to the end of your video, but I also really want one of these watches now!
    Kudos! 👍😎

    • @islandwatch
      @islandwatch  5 років тому +1

      LOL, thanks so much!

    • @KC-bv9kf
      @KC-bv9kf 2 роки тому +2

      Unfortunately, that’s not true anymore because of all the electronics.
      I took off my watches and leave them next to my phone and phone case. Modern phones have powerful magnets and they magnetized my watches. They started to run fast and I had to demagnetize them.

  • @michaelnewman7248
    @michaelnewman7248 5 років тому

    i used to think damaskos were just sinn rip-offs
    now i want one more every day

    • @islandwatch
      @islandwatch  5 років тому

      I hear you!

    • @leifdehio2151
      @leifdehio2151 5 років тому

      @Michael Newman: They are definitely not a Sinn rip-off. I went to the Sinn factory, tried several of their watches, was determined to buy one and tried really hard to love them. But no, Sinn is just not for me and I currently own 3 Damasko watches and will for sure get their DC86 Chrono, as soon as it is available.

  • @theochrist9453
    @theochrist9453 5 років тому

    not even bothering to open full screen,,,

  • @larvancioramos9748
    @larvancioramos9748 5 років тому

    Damascooooooooouu 😲

    • @islandwatch
      @islandwatch  5 років тому

      Ouch in the wallet!

    • @larvancioramos9748
      @larvancioramos9748 5 років тому

      @@islandwatch Marc, Novak Djokovic plays tomorrow over there, can you believe it!!!
      Go watch him play ☻

  • @DoRC
    @DoRC 5 років тому

    Viton oring.

  • @Iberian247
    @Iberian247 5 років тому

    Sheesh, leave it to the Germans to overengineer a mechanical object... Interesting stuff.

  • @CocoKoi321
    @CocoKoi321 5 років тому

    I really dont like that watch dial, just too plastery looking white black and grey case, needs a pinch more colour idk just maybe a cream dial just so bad hurts my eyes
    But I mean its gorgeous all other then the colours

    • @islandwatch
      @islandwatch  5 років тому

      Thanks!

    • @CocoKoi321
      @CocoKoi321 5 років тому

      @@islandwatch it reminds me of that little 50$ seiko 5 and an IWC which really beautiful and cool, I wasnt trying to be an ass home sorry, I just didnt like the colours but if their was a creme or black dial then I'd love it, I just PERSONALLY cant get used to that blinding white, it throws me off

  • @Javi_C
    @Javi_C 5 років тому

    :)