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Sartory Billard SB04-EvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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Sartory Billard SB04-E

The Sartory Billard SB04-E is widely praised for its impressive and deep dials, with one owner highlighting the unreal, moving appearance of the blue guilloché. Reviewers note its sensible 39.5mm wearability and composition that looks more expensive than its price, with customization options also called out as a key strength. The La Joux-Perret G101 automatic movement powers the watch, offering a 68-hour power reserve. Some owners point out that the caseback has slightly sharp edges and the crystal could be more domed. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Sartory Billard SB04-E highly for its visually striking dials and overall value proposition.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time for its visually stunning dials and excellent value, with the 4Rxx movement keeping good time, ranging from -5/+5 seconds per day. The watch is appreciated for its size and design, though some owners note the absence of a sapphire crystal and occasionally question the price, feeling it competes with significantly more expensive timepieces. One reviewer specifically praised the Mockingbird dial, indices, hands, and crown, but found the case design uninspired. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its striking dial aesthetics and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The dial finishing is exceptional for its price point. Quality control issues are a recurring problem with Seiko.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SB04-E39.5mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
SB04-E68h
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
SB04-E100m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
SB04-E$3,100
Presage Cocktail Time$475

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
40.5mm
Thickness
10.3mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
0mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Box
AR Coating
Yes
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
LJP G101ET
4R35
Power Reserve
68h
41h
Jewels
24
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,100
$475
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