Which is cheaper, the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto or the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm?

At MSRP the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $1,195 for the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto — a $645 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto or the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm?

The Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto or the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm?

The Praesidus Low W&t 38mm is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto or the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm?

The Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm.

What movement does the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto run compared to the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto uses the H-10 and the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm uses the Seiko NH35.

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Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty AutovsPraesidus Low W&t 38mm

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Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto

h42415541

MSRP $1,195

Praesidus Low W&t 38mm

P-38-C47-C-DBRSG

MSRP $550

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto42mm

Low W&t 38mm38mm

Power Reserve

American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto80h

Low W&t 38mm40h

Water Resistance

American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto50m

Low W&t 38mm100m

MSRP

American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto$1,195

Low W&t 38mm$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Blue

Low W&T 38mm

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

H-10

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

80h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,195

$550

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