Founded in 1994, Damasko produces some of the toughest and most advanced tool watches in the world. Over the past 24 years, Damasko has pushed the durability of the mechanical watch to its absolute limit, through in-house developed, patented technologies.

The everyday toolwatch; redefined. The DS30 is a discreet, modern pilot-inspired wrist watch with an understated attitude. At 39mm wide and 9.9mm thick, it’s the kind of watch you can put on and wear all day, easily slipping under a cuff and not taking up too much wrist space. The dial has a graphic sensibility, using bold markers instead of numerals, and a cross-hair that creates adds a technical feel to the design. Despite its perceived simplicity, the DS30 boasts some fantastic tech and materials, such as a hardened submarine-steel case, 200m water resistance and Damasko’s patented crown and gasket systems. (More on the tech below the gallery)

Inside of the DS30 is the ETA 2824-2 movement, a Swiss-made automatic workhorse movement. This caliber features 25-jewels, 38-hour power reserve, date, a frequency of 28,800 bph and hacking seconds (the second hand stops when the crown is pulled out). The 2824 is a tried and true movement, thus making it a reliable favorite.