• How do I adjust a Milanese mesh bracelet?

  Step-by-step instructions for sliding the clasp on a Milanese mesh bracelet to change the fit, with no tools beyond a small flathead.Popular

• What does the warranty cover?

  Hampden warranty coverage by tier, what it includes and excludes, and how to start a claim.Some readers

• My watch stopped working. What do I do?

  How to start a Hampden repair, which watches are serviced in-house, and which are referred to Times Ticking.Few readers

• How do I identify or value a vintage pocket watch?

  Resources for researching a vintage Hampden pocket watch, including serial number lookup, how to open the case safely, collector groups, and where to get an appraisal.Few readers

• What is sapphire crystal?

  The sapphire crystal used over Hampden dials, how hard it is, and what can still scratch it.Few readers

• Which straps come with my watch?

  The straps included with each Hampden model, their width, and where to buy additional straps.Few readers

• How do I get a vintage Hampden repaired?

  How to send a vintage Hampden wristwatch or pocket watch to Times Ticking for repair, and where modern watches go instead.Few readers

• Is my watch water resistant?

  Every current Hampden model is water resistant to 50 meters, what that rating does and does not permit, and how to protect your watch around water.Few readers

• How do I wind my automatic watch?

  How to hand-wind a Hampden automatic, when to stop, and what to do if the watch has stopped running.Few readers

• What is 316L surgical steel?

  The stainless steel Hampden watches are made from and what it means for wear, comfort, and corrosion resistance.Few readers

• What lume does Hampden use?

  The luminescent material on Hampden dials and how to charge it so it glows in the dark.Few readers

• How do I clean my watch?

  Cleaning and care instructions for the case, the crystal, and each of the three Hampden strap types.Few readers