Which is cheaper, the Sartory Billard SB04 or the Vaer D4 Meridian Solar?

At MSRP the Vaer D4 Meridian Solar is the cheaper of the two at $399, against $2,900 for the Sartory Billard SB04 — a $2,501 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Sartory Billard SB04 or the Vaer D4 Meridian Solar?

The Vaer D4 Meridian Solar wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Sartory Billard SB04 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Sartory Billard SB04 or the Vaer D4 Meridian Solar?

The Vaer D4 Meridian Solar is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Sartory Billard SB04.

What movement does the Sartory Billard SB04 run compared to the Vaer D4 Meridian Solar?

The Sartory Billard SB04 runs a automatic caliber (LJP G100), while the Vaer D4 Meridian Solar runs a quartz.

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Sartory Billard SB04vsVaer D4 Meridian Solar

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

Sartory Billard SB04

MSRP $2,900

Vaer D4 Meridian Solar

d4-meridian-black-usa-solar-39mm

MSRP $399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

SB0440mm

D4 Meridian Solar42mm

Power Reserve

SB0440h

D4 Meridian Solar40h

Water Resistance

SB0430m

D4 Meridian Solar200m

MSRP

SB04$2,900

D4 Meridian Solar$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

LJP G100

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Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,900

$399

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