Which is cheaper, the Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto or the Praesidus 38mm Automatic?

At MSRP the Praesidus 38mm Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $680, against $1,295 for the Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto — a $615 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto or the Praesidus 38mm Automatic?

The Praesidus 38mm Automatic wears larger at 38mm versus 32mm for the Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto or the Praesidus 38mm Automatic?

The Praesidus 38mm Automatic is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto or the Praesidus 38mm Automatic?

The Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto carries a 43-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus 38mm Automatic.

What movement does the Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto run compared to the Praesidus 38mm Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto uses the ETA 2681 and the Praesidus 38mm Automatic uses the Seiko NH35.

Side by side

Hamilton American Classic RailRoad AutovsPraesidus 38mm Automatic

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto

h40405121

MSRP $1,295

Praesidus 38mm Automatic

P-38-HP-GRSG

MSRP $680

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

American Classic RailRoad Auto32mm

38mm Automatic38mm

Power Reserve

American Classic RailRoad Auto43h

38mm Automatic40h

Water Resistance

American Classic RailRoad Auto50m

38mm Automatic100m

MSRP

American Classic RailRoad Auto$1,295

38mm Automatic$680

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Beige

38mm Automatic

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

ETA 2681

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

43h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,295

$680

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