Awake Watches Son MàivsSartory Billard SB10

The Awake Watches Son Mài is praised for its step up in finishing and attention to detail, featuring impressive handcrafted dials with silver leaf gilding and lacquered colors, along with excellent Super-LumiNova application. The 39mm recycled steel case is noted as comfortable and suitable for daily wear, though the dial design can make it wear larger. The dial itself is a hallmark of the collection, showcasing meticulous lacquer work and, in one instance, a hand-chiselled silhouette. The La Joux-Perret G101 automatic movement provides a 68-hour power reserve. Overall, reviewers rate the Awake Watches Son Mài highly for its meticulous dial craftsmanship and comfortable wearability.

The Sartory Billard SB10 features a unique jumping hour and perimeter hour ring design, with functional grater plates that are not practical for actual grating due to a blocked-off side. Owners note the absence of a seconds hand, minute tick marks, and a conventional crystal. On balance, owners appreciate the unique design elements of the Sartory Billard SB10, despite its impractical features.