Which is cheaper, the Sartory Billard SB04 or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

At MSRP the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial is the cheaper of the two at $1,650, against $2,900 for the Sartory Billard SB04 — a $1,250 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Sartory Billard SB04 or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial wears larger at 40.2mm versus 40mm for the Sartory Billard SB04 — a 0.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Sartory Billard SB04 or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

The Sartory Billard SB04 is rated to 30m versus 10m for the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Sartory Billard SB04 or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Sartory Billard SB04.

What movement does the Sartory Billard SB04 run compared to the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Sartory Billard SB04 uses the LJP G100 and the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial uses the 6R5H.

Side by side

Sartory Billard SB04vsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial

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

Sartory Billard SB04

MSRP $2,900

Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial

spb499j1

MSRP $1,650

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

SB0440mm

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial40.2mm

Power Reserve

SB0440h

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial72h

Water Resistance

SB0430m

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial100m

MSRP

SB04$2,900

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial$1,650

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

40mm

40.2mm

Thickness

11.5mm

12.1mm

Lug-to-Lug

45.5mm

48mm

Water Resistance

30m

100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

Yes

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

LJP G100

6R5H

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,900

$1,650

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