Which is cheaper, the CIGA Design BLACK STAR or the Sartory Billard SB04-E?

At MSRP the CIGA Design BLACK STAR is the cheaper of the two at $1,980, against $3,100 for the Sartory Billard SB04-E — a $1,120 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the CIGA Design BLACK STAR or the Sartory Billard SB04-E?

The CIGA Design BLACK STAR wears larger at 46mm versus 39.5mm for the Sartory Billard SB04-E — a 6.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the CIGA Design BLACK STAR or the Sartory Billard SB04-E?

The Sartory Billard SB04-E is rated to 100m versus 30m for the CIGA Design BLACK STAR.

Which has a longer power reserve, the CIGA Design BLACK STAR or the Sartory Billard SB04-E?

The Sartory Billard SB04-E carries a 68-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the CIGA Design BLACK STAR.

What movement does the CIGA Design BLACK STAR run compared to the Sartory Billard SB04-E?

Both watches run automatic movements — the CIGA Design BLACK STAR uses the CD-04-S and the Sartory Billard SB04-E uses the LJP G101ET.

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CIGA Design BLACK STARvsSartory Billard SB04-E

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CIGA Design BLACK STAR

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MSRP $1,980

Sartory Billard SB04-E

MSRP $3,100

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

BLACK STAR46mm

SB04-E39.5mm

Power Reserve

BLACK STAR41h

SB04-E68h

Water Resistance

BLACK STAR30m

SB04-E100m

MSRP

BLACK STAR$1,980

SB04-E$3,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

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Black

Lume

Swiss Super-LumiNova

Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

CD-04-S

LJP G101ET

Power Reserve

41h

68h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,980

$3,100

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