Care & Maintenance, Warranty
Everything you need to know about watch care, maintenance, and warranty coverage
By Daniel1 author11 articles
- What Is Covered Under the Hampden 5-Year Limited Warranty?Learn about Hampden’s 5-Year Limited Warranty — what’s covered, what’s not, and how to start a warranty claim.
- Is My Hampden Watch Water Resistant?Learn about the water resistance of your Hampden Watch, including care tips to protect it from moisture and damage.
- What Is 316L Surgical Steel?Learn about the high-quality 316L surgical stainless steel used in Hampden watches and why it’s ideal for durability and comfort.
- Tell Me About Hampden Watch Sapphire CrystalLearn about the sapphire crystal used in Hampden watches, including its scratch resistance and durability.
- What Kind of Lume Does Hampden Use on Watches?Learn about the high-quality Super-LumiNova lume used on Hampden watches and how it makes your dial glow in the dark.
- How Should I Clean My Hampden Watch?Learn how to safely clean your Hampden watch, including care instructions for the case, crystal, and different types of straps.
- How Do I Care for the Straps on My Hampden Watch?Learn how to clean, maintain, and care for all Hampden watch straps -metal, leather, and silicone-backed leather.
- How Do I Repair a Vintage Hampden Watch?Times Ticking is Hampden’s authorized service center for vintage Hampden watches and pocket watches. They handle restorations and repairs for historic timepieces made prior to 2025. Modern Hampden watches are…
- How Can I Identify or Appraise My Vintage Hampden Pocket Watch?Learn how to research, identify, and estimate the value of your vintage Hampden pocket watch.
- How to Adjust Your Milanese Mesh Watch BandA Milanese mesh band is designed to be both elegant and easy to adjust—no special tools required. Follow the simple steps below to achieve a comfortable, secure fit.
- How to Wind and Care for Your Hampden Model 1 Automatic WatchHow to wind your automatic Hampden Model 1, how the Sellita SW279-1 movement works, when to stop turning the crown, what to do if the watch stops, and what the…