Which is cheaper, the Hamilton American Classic Valiant 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 $645 for the Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto — a $95 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Praesidus Low W&t 38mm wears larger at 38mm versus 34mm for the Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hamilton American Classic Valiant 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 Valiant Auto.

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

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

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

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

Side by side

Hamilton American Classic Valiant AutovsPraesidus Low W&t 38mm

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

Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto

h39415754

MSRP $645

Praesidus Low W&t 38mm

P-38-C47-C-DBRSG

MSRP $550

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

American Classic Valiant Auto34mm

Low W&t 38mm38mm

Power Reserve

American Classic Valiant Auto80h

Low W&t 38mm40h

Water Resistance

American Classic Valiant Auto50m

Low W&t 38mm100m

MSRP

American Classic Valiant Auto$645

Low W&t 38mm$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Silver

Low W&T 38mm

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

H-10

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

80h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$645

$550

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