Sartory Billard SB04-EvsStraum Jan Mayen 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 Jan Mayen Titanium at true scale

Jan Mayen 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

$2,850

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
$2,850
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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 Jan Mayen Titanium

The Straum Jan Mayen Titanium is widely praised for its comfortable, lightweight Grade 5 titanium construction, refined design with polished bevels, and artful, vivid dial. Owners and reviewers highlight the integrated FKM rubber strap as a significant development, noting its suppleness and secure quick-release system. The La Joux-Perret G101 automatic movement is also a point of praise, with its 68-70 hour power reserve justifying the price point. Some owners note a desire for more purple on the gradient dial and find the bracelet clasp to be a mistake, while others appreciate the unique, stepped-down case design. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Straum Jan Mayen Titanium highly for its excellent manufacturing detail and refined design at an accessible price.