Which is cheaper, the Sartory Billard SB04-E or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial?

At MSRP the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial is the cheaper of the two at $1,900, against $3,100 for the Sartory Billard SB04-E — a $1,200 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Sartory Billard SB04-E or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial wears larger at 40.6mm versus 39.5mm for the Sartory Billard SB04-E — a 1.1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Sartory Billard SB04-E or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial?

The Sartory Billard SB04-E is rated to 100m versus 10m for the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Sartory Billard SB04-E or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial carries a 72-hour power reserve against 68 hours on the Sartory Billard SB04-E.

What movement does the Sartory Billard SB04-E run compared to the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Sartory Billard SB04-E uses the LJP G101ET and the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial uses the 6R5H.

Side by side

Sartory Billard SB04-EvsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Sartory Billard SB04-E

MSRP $3,100

Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial

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MSRP $1,900

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

SB04-E39.5mm

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial40.6mm

Power Reserve

SB04-E68h

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial72h

Water Resistance

SB04-E100m

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial100m

MSRP

SB04-E$3,100

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial$1,900

Full specifications

Case

3 specs

Diameter

39.5mm

40.6mm

Thickness

10.3mm

12.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

49.1mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

Yes

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Lume

Super-LumiNova BGW9

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

LJP G101ET

6R5H

Power Reserve

68h

72h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,100

$1,900

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