SULLIVAN 42mm Carbon
The Sullivan is our flagship automatic, built around a patented system that lets you switch between a sapphire exhibition caseback and a personalized Casecap®. It turns traditional engraving into a full canvas: a design, a date, or a symbol that matters to you.
The watch takes its name from Chicago architect Louis Sullivan, whose "form follows function" philosophy is the one we build to.
Carbon is a near-black that holds its depth instead of flattening under light. The applied numerals and the polished date frame do the work, so nothing else has to.
Forty-two millimeters on a Swiss Made Sellita automatic. It ships with a steel bracelet, an Italian leather strap, a rubber-lined Italian leather strap, and a Casecap® ready for your design.
Features
- Case: 42mm diameter, stainless steel, 12.46mm thickness, 51mm lug-to-lug and 22mm between lugs
- Movement: Swiss Made Sellita 279-1. Automatic self-winding mechanical with ball bearing, 38 hour reserve, 31 jewels.
- Glass: Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating. Sapphire exhibition caseback.
- Functions: Hours, minutes, small second, power reserve and date indicator.
- Dial: Matte dial with sun-ray embossed small second sub-dial at 9. Applied Arabic index with printed second track and Super-LumiNova Grade A markers at each hour. Skeleton hands with Super-LumiNova Grade A tips.
- Crown: Oversized stainless steel onion crown with embossed Hampden logo.
- Bands: Brushed 22mm wide three link stainless steel bracelet with deployment clasp and easily removable double pin system. Includes two additional straps: Italian leather strap and one Italian leather/rubber strap; stainless steel buckles, easily interchangeable with quick-release (no tools required).
- Water-Resistance: 5 ATM / 50 meters / 164 feet
- 5 year limited warranty
Swiss Made
- Swiss Made in La Chaux-de-Fonds - birthplace of the world’s finest watchmaking traditions
- Sellita SW279-1 Automatic Movement - a masterfully engineered self-winding caliber with ball bearing
- 38-hour power reserve - refined reliability for everyday wear
- 31-jeweled movement - ensuring precision, durability, and fluid motion
- Exhibition caseback - an elegant window into the artistry of Swiss mechanics
Group gifting
Show your appreciation to esteemed employees, valued clients, bridal parties or more by presenting them with a one-of-kind customized watch. Volume discounts are available. Our team is happy to discuss pricing and next steps. For more details, please contact us.
Choose options
Engraveable Casecap®
Switch between the sapphire exhibition caseback and a personalized casecap®
WARRANTY
5 year limited warranty
Swiss Made
Swiss Made in La Chaux-de-fonds and meets the high standards set by Swiss law.
Case Size
42mm, 12.46mm thickness, 51mm lug-to-lug and 22mm between lugs
Your Purchase Includes
1 steel bracelet, 1 Italian leather strap, 1 rubber-lined Italian leather strap, and 1 Casecap®, presented in ready-to-gift packaging
YOUR WATCH. YOUR STORY.
Most watches offer the opportunity to engrave a few words. The Sullivan offers an entire canvas.
We've invented and patented a removable Casecap® which transforms the full caseback into space for storytelling. Whether it’s a hand-drawn sketch, a meaningful date, a symbol of identity, or a note from someone you love — this is personalization without limits.
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- GLGlenna L.Verified BuyerReviewingSULLIVAN 42mm ParchmentI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars3 months agoLove the Sullivan!
I have wanted the Sullivan model for a long time, and I finally decided to purchase it. I had high hopes, but seeing it in person completely blew me away. The craftsmanship is stunning, the design is incredible, and it feels great on the wrist. It easily exceeded all of my expectations. If you are on the fence about getting one, you won’t regret it!
- JBJustin B.Verified BuyerReviewingSULLIVAN 42mm NavyI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars6 months agoPerfect retirement gift
This is the perfect gift for one of our most important executives for over 19 years. The watch and engraving look amazing .
- JJackVerified BuyerReviewingSULLIVAN 42mmI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars8 months agoAmazing experience to capture a milestone
I meet these guys at the Wind Up Watch Fair, and knew they had something special. Meeting and working with Joe, Daniel, and Crystal to help tell the story of a career was an amazing experience. This piece has become a prized addition to my watch collection. Quality, feel, and the starter to so many conversations is just part of the fun to something so unique. This watch will ensure memories will not fade and create new ones to build on. Thanks Team!
- LLLarry L.Verified ReviewerReviewingSULLIVAN 42mm CarbonI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars9 months agoLove my new 4th generation Hampden watch!!
The look and feel of my Sullivan watch is brilliant! The hands of the watch are unique as well as having the power reserve make this watch fun to wear. Speaking of wearing the Sullivan it comes with three watch straps (1 stainless and 2 leather) which is always fun to switch out and have a totally different looking time piece on my wrist.
The hardest aspect about the Sullivan is deciding what design I wanted on the watch back! With all the options and recommendations from my 2 kids I decided on an iconic comic cover!
The easiest part of the purchase of my Hampden time piece was working With Daniel! Chatting with him live on video was instrumental in the design of my watch back!
I would recommend this watch to anyone who wants a quality time piece, a piece of American history and just a fabulous overall time piece!
- JJayReviewingSULLIVAN 42mmI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars10 months agoHampden Watch
Fantastic product and fantastic service! We ordered a Hampden Watch as a gift for our adult son. Hampden's design department worked with us to create a complex and unique design to inscribe on the on the back of the timepiece with a quote from one of our favorite poems. The watch is absolutely stunning, and the personalized inscription makes the watch a jewel that will stay in the family forever. The watch was delivered in a beautiful arrangement befitting the presentation of an important gift.
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FAMILY-OWNED IN CHICAGO SINCE 1922
Hampden has been on American watches since 1877. Our family has built them in Chicago since 1922, and now in the fourth generation we still make each watch to hold a name, a date, a story worth keeping.
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FIRST HAND: A WATCHMAKING WORKSHOP BY HAMPDEN
An intimate, hands-on mechanical watchmaking experience at our Chicago HQ.
Join a select group of guests for First Hand — our immersive, six-hour watchmaking workshop at Hampden’s historic Chicago headquarters.
Guided by our CEO and master hosts, you’ll assemble a Swiss mechanical timepiece, wheel by wheel, in a workshop hailed by Hodinkee as one of the Best Watch Classes in America.
Limited seats available.