DA

References in this family

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  Damasko DA36 · DA36

  enthusiastneo-vintageETA 2824-2 -- Swiss automatic, 28,800bph, 38-42h PR, 25j; lever escapement; workhorse mid-range movement used across many Swiss brands40mm2008–presenteditorial
  Open
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  Damasko DA46 · DA46

  enthusiastneo-vintageETA 2836-2 -- Swiss automatic with day and date, 28,800bph, 42h PR, 25j; variant of 2824 with full calendar; used in Damasko DA46 and Bremont MBII40mm2008–presenteditorial
  Open

Which ref to buy

Damasko is a German brand whose primary innovation is a proprietary steel hardening process: their "icehardened" steel achieves a surface hardness of 60 HRC, making it effectively scratch-proof under normal conditions. The DA series is their sport-field line; the steel treatment is the functional differentiator.

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   Damasko DA36 · DA36Buy

   DA36: 36mm icehardened steel field watch, ETA 2824, the most wearable Damasko for buyers sensitive to case size.

   The case for it:

   The DA36 wears at a vintage-correct 36mm while delivering the icehardened steel surface that no competitor offers at this price. For buyers who wear smaller watches and want maximum scratch resistance in a tool watch, this is the most honest choice.

   Consider instead if:

   At 36mm, the Damasko reads as compact for a field watch. The Sinn 556 and similar German tool watches at 38-40mm are more conventional sizing.

   Open
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   Damasko DA46 · DA46Consider

   DA46: 42mm icehardened steel field watch, ETA 2824, the more contemporary sizing option.

   The case for it:

   The DA46 wears at the standard modern field-watch size and gives you the icehardened steel specification with more wrist presence than the DA36.

   Consider instead if:

   If 36mm works on your wrist, the DA36 is the more interesting choice historically. The 42mm size is more conventional, which makes the DA36's small-case commitment the more deliberate specification.

   Open

Rankings last reviewed 2026-06-18. Editorial perspective only. Not financial advice.