Which is cheaper, the Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto or the Praesidus A-11 Sand Dlc Bronze?

At MSRP the Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto is the cheaper of the two at $645, against $745 for the Praesidus A-11 Sand Dlc Bronze — a $100 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto or the Praesidus A-11 Sand Dlc Bronze?

The Praesidus A-11 Sand Dlc Bronze 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 A-11 Sand Dlc Bronze?

The Praesidus A-11 Sand Dlc Bronze 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 A-11 Sand Dlc Bronze?

The Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus A-11 Sand Dlc Bronze.

What movement does the Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto run compared to the Praesidus A-11 Sand Dlc Bronze?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto uses the H-10 and the Praesidus A-11 Sand Dlc Bronze uses the Seiko NH35.

Side by side

Hamilton American Classic Valiant AutovsPraesidus A-11 Sand Dlc Bronze

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

Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto

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MSRP $645

Praesidus A-11 Sand Dlc Bronze

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MSRP $745

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

American Classic Valiant Auto34mm

A-11 Sand Dlc Bronze38mm

Power Reserve

American Classic Valiant Auto80h

A-11 Sand Dlc Bronze40h

Water Resistance

American Classic Valiant Auto50m

A-11 Sand Dlc Bronze100m

MSRP

American Classic Valiant Auto$645

A-11 Sand Dlc Bronze$745

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Silver

Beige NATO

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

H-10

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

80h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$645

$745

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