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

At MSRP the Praesidus 38mm Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $269, against $645 for the Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto — a $376 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Praesidus 38mm Automatic 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 38mm Automatic?

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

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

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

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Hamilton American Classic Valiant AutovsPraesidus 38mm Automatic

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Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto

MSRP $645

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Praesidus 38mm Automatic

P-38-TR-MIC-DBRAG

MSRP $269

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

American Classic Valiant Auto34mm

38mm Automatic38mm

Power Reserve

American Classic Valiant Auto80h

38mm Automatic—

Water Resistance

American Classic Valiant Auto50m

38mm Automatic100m

MSRP

American Classic Valiant Auto$645

38mm Automatic$269

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Silver

38mm Automatic

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

H-10

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

80h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$645

$269

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