How...in Reality?

Come to think of it... naked in reality of life, how far can we go, how deep can we dive, 

how high can we climb accompanied with only a watch? How many have been to the moon? Or do we actually did that in reality?

Well, 200 meter deep is about the length of Titanic which was 269 meter (863 feet) in length. If a person wanna visit and measure the wreckage deep down in the abyss, he needs to do more than just watching.

However, I just watch it via NatGeo with my Divers on ... :-)

DAMASKO DA46 ON VARIOUS STRAPS

Just having fun with the straps.

with the original supplied strap. handsome and good looking pilot.

Die Hard with the Seiko Divers nylon strap. 

This is what the watch looks like in real situation -- oily fingerprint, rough condition and such. This is what DA46 is built for --  ruggedness.
the day and date switches over approximately 15 sec before the clock strike midnite - snappy!

with the tan leather strap pic #1

with the tan leather strap pic #2.
This only good for show case model or perhaps with sport car -- well I don't know, maybe good on cowboy too :-)

Why I Chose DAMASKO DA46 and Not the Others?

t was mainly due to these factors: 

1. 12-hour ring (according to US military specifications). I can use it as a tool for dual-zone timing. 

2. Hour, minute, permanent central small sweep second,  Day/date window with new, modified position 

3. Everything about the patented technology of the crown, case, Viton and, etc. 

4. Dimensions and weights: 

• Diameter: 40 mm 
•  Overall height: 12.40 mm 
• Bezel diameter: 41.80 mm
• Lug width: 20 mm 

5. Not really about the strap even though it is handmade, waterproof and rubber lined black leather straps with bead-blasted, hardened buckle and such -- I quickly changed it to my Seiko Nylon strap and switch to other leather straps just for fun. But if it is on duty, then the Seiko Nylon will be a picker.

6. It looks modest on 6.5 to 7-inch wrist.

7. It is a serious tool watch.

8. It is rare, thus far not many out in the wild.

9. It is made in Germany.

and (my personal view)

Why not the Damasko DA46 Black Automatic Watch? 

Because I am not sure about the extremely abrasion-proof Damest layer Icehardened to 60 HRC or 710 HV, fully hardened, a small chip on black coating will look ugly so, I prefer not to have my heartbroken due to that. I don't want to hate this watch man!

Why not Damasko Damasko DC66 or DC66 Si Automatic Chronograph Watch? 

1. Because I don't fancy chronograph watch; it is too complicated for me. 

2. The thickness height is 13.70 mm -- high and will look bulky on me. 

Why not Damasko DK10 In-House movement? 

1. It will be on my wish list if it has the same look as DA46 with the 12- hour ring. 

2. Clear back case put me off.

Why not SINN 857 UTC?

1. Because it has that small humidity detection capsule.

2. I don't like to see it turns blue -- it means "money", and it will bug you until you change it.

3. The GMT complication on 857 is replaced by the DA46 bidirectional 12 Hour ring bezel -- so it is less complicated on DA46 movement -- less to worry.

4. The only SINN that really hooked me was the simple, rugged #Sinn657 (and after 8 years - today 23 April 2020 and coming back to this post I prefer the looks of #Sinn656 - #Sinn556A/B and also Damasko DS30 but not the small window date - maybe it is because of the experience and aging factors?) and DA46 is the perfect alternative to it - (no longer an option!)

Finally:

This watch really smiled at me when I first saw it in the show-case. I had the same feeling when I first saw my Animal W001, about 15 years ago

Love it!

DAMASKO DA46 WRIST SHOT

The photos below were captured using my iPhone. I never thought that I would snap any of the DA46 wrist shot sooner that this.

The cyclists are approaching to the finishing line at Dataran Merdeka.

Here, I got a few shots of it when I was caught in a traffic jam due to the Jelajah Malaysia 2012 Cycling Competition last Sunday. I never knew that the road was blocked on that day.

The Marshals and the escorts are following closely after the cyclist.

I was informed by the policeman that the cyclists were finishing the 199.5km ride from Ipoh to Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur.

Black/White/Luminous Green and Grey-well matched color - Royal Malaysian Traffic Police.

Well, I'm not gonna say much about my new DA46 AKA Mr Zero One Hundred just yet. It is till in probation. Let it get blend and get use to movement and we will come back to it after three months or more.

Damasko DA46 Automatic Watch

 

Damasko DA46 Automatic Watch Product ID: da46 Manufacturer: Damasko Movement: ETA 2836-2 Self-winding, mechanical movement 25 jewels 28,800 bph Shockproof according to DIN 8308 Anti-magnetic according to DIN 8309 Gold-plated movement, rotor with Geneva stripes 

DA 46 functions: Hour, minute, permanent central small sweep second Day/date window with new, modified position

Case: Stainless steel, bead-blasted, nickel-free Ice-hardened to 60 HRC or 710 HV, fully hardened Integrated anti-magnetic inner cage, anti-magnetic to 80,000 A/m or 100 mT Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides, AR coating on the underside only: available at special request Crystal gasket resistant to UV radiation Solid screw back with O-ring Viton gasket Gaskets of crown with permanent lubrication Gaskets made of Viton offering premium chemical resistance Screw-down crown with protective shoulders, crown mechanically hardened – nearly indestructible Crown barrel screwed into case according to “System Damasko” – absolutely easy to service

Bi-directional rotating bezel with exact minute engagement on ceramic bearing, patented mechanics Protected from the intrusion of dust by gasket element Hardened, PVD-coated and scratchproof bezel insert Two optional bezel inserts: 60-minute countdown or 12-hour ring (according to US military specifications) 

Water resistant according to DIN 8310, pressure-proof up to 10 bar/100 metres

Crystal with secure fit also under negative pressure

Dial: Matt black, hour markers and triangle at 12 provided with a persistent special paint

Hands: The hour and minute hands are painted black and provided with a white, persistent special paint The second hand is painted black and coated with signal yellow special paint

Strap and bracelet: Handmade, waterproof and rubber-lined black leather straps with bead-blasted, hardened buckle

Dimensions and weights: Diameter: 40 mm Overall height: 12.40 mm Bezel diameter: 41.80 mm Lug width: 20 mm Weight without strap ... grams 5-55 bezel

Warranty: 2 years.

Mine is DA46 # Zero One Hundred, welcome to the club Mr Zero One Hundred!