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MODEL 1
SULLIVAN
$1,800.00
MODEL 2
ALGREN
$700.00
MODEL 3
SANDBURG
$750.00
Model 4
DIXON
$600.00

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MODEL 4: DIXON

Sale price$600.00

Dial Color:Onyx
Design Your Caseback

Engrave Memories

Celebrate meaningful moments with a custom caseback—to give or receive.

Swiss Movement

Swiss Movement with exceptional accuracy and performance.

Interchangeable bands

Includes one additional, and easily interchangeable, band - no tools required.

OUR INSPIRATION

Our Model 4 honors Chicago’s musical heritage, blending timeless craftsmanship with Willie Dixon’s innovative spirit. The sides of the case mimics vinyl’s texture, while the sunburst dial captures the vibrant energy of music. Fretboard-inspired hour markers pay tribute to Dixon’s guitar mastery, adding subtle musical details to the design. This timepiece is a tribute to a legend, celebrating the enduring rhythm of the blues and the city’s rich musical legacy.

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, 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.

Every time I check my watch, I'm reminded that I carry a piece of my father's love and wisdom with me.

Jeff | Watch Enthusiast

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.