Which is cheaper, the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto or the Praesidus 38mm Automatic?

At MSRP the Praesidus 38mm Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $680, against $1,275 for the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto — a $595 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto or the Praesidus 38mm Automatic?

The Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus 38mm Automatic — a 2mm difference across the dial.

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

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

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

The Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus 38mm Automatic.

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

Both watches run automatic movements — the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto uses the H-10 and the Praesidus 38mm Automatic uses the Seiko NH35.

Side by side

Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic AutovsPraesidus 38mm Automatic

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

Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto

h38425120

MSRP $1,275

Praesidus 38mm Automatic

P-38-HP-GRSG

MSRP $680

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto40mm

38mm Automatic38mm

Power Reserve

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto80h

38mm Automatic40h

Water Resistance

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto50m

38mm Automatic100m

MSRP

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto$1,275

38mm Automatic$680

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

White

38mm Automatic

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

H-10

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

80h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,275

$680

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