What movement does the Edward Christopher The Ripple — Imperial Violet Edition run compared to the Sartory Billard SB04-E?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Edward Christopher The Ripple — Imperial Violet Edition uses the Miyota 9039 and the Sartory Billard SB04-E uses the LJP G101ET.

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Edward Christopher The Ripple — Imperial Violet EditionvsSartory Billard SB04-E

Q: Which is cheaper, the Edward Christopher The Ripple — Imperial Violet Edition or the Sartory Billard SB04-E?

At MSRP the Edward Christopher The Ripple — Imperial Violet Edition is the cheaper of the two at $1,130, against $3,100 for the Sartory Billard SB04-E — a $1,970 gap before any retailer discounting.

Q: Which is bigger, the Edward Christopher The Ripple — Imperial Violet Edition or the Sartory Billard SB04-E?

The Sartory Billard SB04-E wears larger at 39.5mm versus 38mm for the Edward Christopher The Ripple — Imperial Violet Edition — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Q: Which has better water resistance, the Edward Christopher The Ripple — Imperial Violet Edition or the Sartory Billard SB04-E?

The Sartory Billard SB04-E is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Edward Christopher The Ripple — Imperial Violet Edition.

Q: Which has a longer power reserve, the Edward Christopher The Ripple — Imperial Violet Edition or the Sartory Billard SB04-E?

The Sartory Billard SB04-E carries a 68-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the Edward Christopher The Ripple — Imperial Violet Edition.

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Edward Christopher The Ripple — Imperial Violet Edition

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MSRP $1,130

Sartory Billard SB04-E

MSRP $3,100

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

The Ripple — Imperial Violet Edition38mm

SB04-E39.5mm

Power Reserve

The Ripple — Imperial Violet Edition42h

SB04-E68h

Water Resistance

The Ripple — Imperial Violet Edition50m

SB04-E100m

MSRP

The Ripple — Imperial Violet Edition$1,130

SB04-E$3,100

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

—

Black

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

LJP G101ET

Power Reserve

42h

68h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,130

$3,100

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