Which is cheaper, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial or the Sartory Billard SB04-E?

At MSRP the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial is the cheaper of the two at $2,230, against $3,100 for the Sartory Billard SB04-E — a $870 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial or the Sartory Billard SB04-E?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial wears larger at 43mm versus 39.5mm for the Sartory Billard SB04-E — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial or the Sartory Billard SB04-E?

The Sartory Billard SB04-E is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial or the Sartory Billard SB04-E?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial carries a 80-hour power reserve against 68 hours on the Sartory Billard SB04-E.

What movement does the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial run compared to the Sartory Billard SB04-E?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial runs a manual caliber (Hangzhou 3452), while the Sartory Billard SB04-E runs a automatic (LJP G101ET).

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Manufaktur Waldhoff ImperialvsSartory Billard SB04-E

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial

imperial-everest

MSRP $2,230

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Sartory Billard SB04-E

MSRP $3,100

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Imperial43mm

SB04-E39.5mm

Power Reserve

Imperial80h

SB04-E68h

Water Resistance

Imperial30m

SB04-E100m

MSRP

Imperial$2,230

SB04-E$3,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

—

Black

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Hangzhou 3452

LJP G101ET

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

80h

68h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,230

$3,100

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