MODEL 1: SULLIVAN
DETAILS
Our now patented (as of 5/2025) innovation reveals the Swiss Made movement while enabling effortless switching between the sapphire exhibition caseback and a personalized casecap® design.
Transcending traditional watch engraving, the Model 1's innovation, craftsmanship, and personalization is unlike anything you’ve seen before. Whether you choose to adorn it with a unique design, commemorate a special date, or showcase a symbol that holds personal significance, the possibilities are endless.
Inspired by Louis Sullivan, the legendary Chicago architect best known for coining the phrase “form follows function.” That principle perfectly aligns with what makes Model 1 so unique with the casecap®, which has design form in direct service of its function: telling personal stories and adapting to the wearer’s milestones. Naming this watch after Sullivan elevates that duality and reinforces our identity as both designers and storytelle
Features
- 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.
- Case: 42mm diameter
- 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; easily interchangeable with quick-release (no tools required).
- Water-Resistance: 5 ATM / 50 meters / 164 feet
Swiss Made
Swiss Made 31 Jewels Sellita 279-1 Automatic self-winding mechanical with ball bearing, 38 hour reserve, 31 jewels. Swiss Made in La Chaux-de-fonds and meets the high standards set forth by the Swiss law. Swiss craftsmanship is the finest in the world and this complicated mechanical movement is no exception. The Model 1 features an exhibition caseback to showcase the precision and beauty of the jeweled Swiss movement.
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®
Swiss Made
Swiss Made in La Chaux-de-fonds and meets the high standards set by Swiss law.
Interchangeable bands
Includes two additional quick-release bands - no tools required.
FLEXIBILE FOR YOUR STYLE
Switch between the sapphire exhibition caseback and a personalized casecap design.
YOUR WATCH. YOUR STORY.
Transcending traditional watch engraving, you can celebrate life's most celebrated milestones with a unique design, special date, or showcase a symbol that holds personal significance. Whether you are gifting or receiving, the design possibilities are nearly endless.
All Hampden watches are designed to be personalized. Choose from our curated Signature Designs Signature Designs, or create something one-of-a-kind with our Design Concierge.
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THE HAMPDEN DIFFERENCE
Precision That Makes Its Mark
While many brands rely on diamond drag engraving—a shallow, surface-level method—Hampden uses high-precision laser engraving for unmatched depth, clarity, and durability. This advanced technique allows for intricate detail and permanence, ensuring your caseback engraving is as refined as the watch itself.
This isn’t just personalization. It’s precision-crafted legacy.
Why Laser Engraving Matters
Why Laser Engraving Matters
Unlike traditional diamond drag engraving, which mechanically scratches the surface, Hampden's laser engraving technique utilizes a focused beam of light to etch designs with exceptional precision. This method offers several advantages:
- Unmatched Detail: Laser engraving produces clean, intricate designs that capture even the finest elements of your personalization.
- Consistent Quality: The non-contact nature of laser engraving ensures uniform results across multiple pieces, maintaining the integrity of each design.
- Durability: Laser-engraved markings are more resistant to wear over time, preserving the story your watch tells for generations.
Our laser engraving technique delivers clean, precise, and long-lasting markings, making it ideal for detailed caseback designs.
Gift Worthy
Gift Worthy
Whether you're celebrating a milestone, expressing gratitude, or simply indulging in the joy of giving, celebrate the moments that matter with customizable watches designed to last generations. A canvas for individuality, each piece embodies personal style and arrives in a keepsake suede-linen wooden box. Questions about customization, volume orders, or more? Contact us here.
Four Generations
In the heart of Chicago, since 1922
For more that a century, the Hampden Watch Company, along with its founding family, the Weins, has been creating high-quality timepieces with Swiss movements in Chicago. Established in 1922, the Wein Family holds the distinction of being the longest continually operating watchmakers in America. Watch our story.