Sartory Billard SB04-EvsStraum Frozen Metal Titanium

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Sartory Billard SB04-E at true scale

SB04-E

Straum Frozen Metal Titanium at true scale

Frozen Metal Titanium

Diameter

39.5mm

38.7mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

n/a

Thickness

10.3mm

lowest

11.5mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

68h

68h

MSRP

$3,609

$2,950

lowest

Movement

La Joux-Perret G101

La Joux-Perret G101

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
n/a
Diameter
39.5mm
38.7mm
Thickness
10.3mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
24.8mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
None

Movement

2 specs
Power Reserve
68h
68h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,609
$2,950
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Sartory Billard SB04-E

Owners widely praise the Sartory Billard SB04-E for its impressive and deep dials, with specific mentions of the 12 Soleil pattern and the Exquisite Blue Guilloché appearing to move like water in the light. Reviewers highlight its sensible 39.5mm size and 100m water resistance, noting the overall composition looks more expensive than its price. One owner points out slightly sharp edges on the caseback and suggests a more domed crystal. The watch utilizes the La Joux-Perret G101 automatic movement with a 68-hour power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sartory Billard SB04-E highly for its unique dial work and value proposition.

Straum Frozen Metal Titanium

The Straum Frozen Metal Titanium is widely praised for its unique, artful frosted dial and comfortable, lightweight grade 5 titanium case with a soft satin finish and polished bevels. Owners and reviewers highlight the attractive integrated bracelet and the well-balanced design suitable for daily wear. Some reviewers note that the micro-adjustment system on the bracelet's clasp creates visible gaps, and a few find the blue accents on the hands and indexes slightly too prominent or the overall aesthetic less versatile. The La Joux-Perret G101 automatic movement is also mentioned positively. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Straum Frozen Metal Titanium highly for its distinctive dial and comfortable titanium build at its price point.