All Watches Tell Time. Hampden Watches Tell Stories.™
ANYTHING YOU CAN IMAGINE, ENGRAVED ON YOUR CASEBACK.
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"THE BEST GIft I'VE EVER RECEIVED."
Joseph L., Hampden Watch Customer
Chicago Watchmaking Since 1922
For over 100 years, Hampden has been a family of watchmakers in the heart of Chicago.
Passed down across four generations, we’re proud to be America’s oldest family watch company—carrying forward a legacy of craftsmanship, care, and character.
CENTENNIAL COLLECTION
Engraveable caseback
Work with a designer to design your caseback. Engrave anything from dates, handwritten messages, meaningful sayings, and more.
Swiss Made Movements
The Swiss Made label signifies that the movement meets standards set forth by Swiss law.
Interchangeable Bands
All models include easily interchangeable bands - no tools required.
Personalized for your perfect day
Create custom casebacks for every member of your bridal party with our expert design team
A Canvas for Individuality
Our Model 1 features our patented casecap® – the world’s first removable caseback.
- Swiss Made
- Customized engraving
- Removable casecap®
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The Ultimate Personalized Gift
Every Hampden watch can be personalized with custom engraving. Engrave anything you want - a handwritten note, a sketch, a date, a message only they’ll understand. If you can dream it, we can make it real.
Made for any moment worth celebrating.
- Engagement / Wedding / Anniversary
- New Baby / Adoption
- First Father’s Day / Mother’s Day
- Graduation / Holiday / Birthday
- Retirement / New Job / Promotion
- Major Life Change
- Memorial Tribute / Spiritual Ceremony
- Client & Team Appreciation
- Thank You / Just Because
free caseback engraving
Every Hampden Watch can be engraved. Collaborate with our Design Concierge to create a custom caseback that tells your story.
Crafted to Last
Every Hampden Watch is backed by a 5-year warranty, ensuring lasting quality and peace of mind.
READY TO GIFT
Each Hampden watch ships in our signature box — elegant, protective, and perfect for gifting. No wrapping required.
Four Generations
The fourth hand
Welcome to The Fourth Hand, the official journal of Hampden Watch. This is where time meets story - where we explore heritage, innovation, craftsmanship, and the deeply personal moments that make a watch more than a watch. From the revival of a 4th-generation American watch company to design inspiration, engraving stories, and behind-the-scenes process, this is a space for timeless conversation.
