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Sartory Billard SB05vsLongines RECORD

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RECORD
LonginesRECORD
MSRP $2,450

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SB0538.5mm
RECORD40mm
Power Reserve
SB0590h
RECORD72h
Water Resistance
SB0550m
RECORD30m
MSRP
SB05
RECORD$2,450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
8.5mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
49.6mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Applied indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
LJP Cal. 7380
L888.4
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
90h
72h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,450

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What people say

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Sartory Billard SB05

The dial's Maki-e Raden and aventurine combination is a standout feature. The 38.5mm case size and slim profile are noted for comfort.

Longines RECORD

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Longines RECORD for its COSC-certified L888.4 movement, often noting its excellent accuracy, with one owner reporting figures between 0 and +2 seconds per day and another experiencing -5 seconds per day in its worst position. The watch is frequently highlighted for its comfortable, thin case, described as elegant and well-balanced, with specific mentions of the clean dial design, applied numerals, and sharp blue hands. Some owners find the Roman numeral font exceptional and the watch a great value for its price. However, several sources point out a lack of micro-adjustment on the bracelet and no lume, with 30m water resistance also noted as minimal. One reviewer found the 40mm size with a 13.8mm thickness cumbersome and its legibility terrible due to the handset and dial printing, while another owner felt the watch wore larger than expected.

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