Which is cheaper, the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto or the Praesidus A-11 W&T (Canvas)?

At MSRP the Praesidus A-11 W&T (Canvas) is the cheaper of the two at $595, against $1,195 for the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto — a $600 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto or the Praesidus A-11 W&T (Canvas)?

The Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus A-11 W&T (Canvas) — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto or the Praesidus A-11 W&T (Canvas)?

The Praesidus A-11 W&T (Canvas) 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 A-11 W&T (Canvas)?

The Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus A-11 W&T (Canvas).

What movement does the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto run compared to the Praesidus A-11 W&T (Canvas)?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto uses the H-10 and the Praesidus A-11 W&T (Canvas) uses the Seiko NH35.

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Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto

h42415541

MSRP $1,195

Praesidus A-11 W&T (Canvas)

P-38-WW-DBRSG

MSRP $595

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto42mm

A-11 W&T (Canvas)38mm

Power Reserve

American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto80h

A-11 W&T (Canvas)40h

Water Resistance

American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto50m

A-11 W&T (Canvas)100m

MSRP

American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto$1,195

A-11 W&T (Canvas)$595

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Blue

Canvas

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

H-10

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

80h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,195

$595

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