Which is cheaper, the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto or the Praesidus 42mm Automatic?

At MSRP the Praesidus 42mm Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $680, against $1,195 for the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto — a $515 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto or the Praesidus 42mm Automatic?

The Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus 42mm Automatic — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto or the Praesidus 42mm Automatic?

The Praesidus 42mm Automatic is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto.

What movement does the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto run compared to the Praesidus 42mm Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto uses the H-10 and the Praesidus 42mm Automatic uses the Seiko NH35.

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Q: Which has a longer power reserve, the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto or the Praesidus 42mm Automatic?

The Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus 42mm Automatic.

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Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto

h42415541

MSRP $1,195

Praesidus 42mm Automatic

P-42-HP-GRSG

MSRP $680

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11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto42mm

42mm Automatic38mm

Power Reserve

American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto80h

42mm Automatic40h

Water Resistance

American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto50m

42mm Automatic100m

MSRP

American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto$1,195

42mm Automatic$680

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Blue

42mm Automatic

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

H-10

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

80h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,195

$680

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