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Sartory Billard SB10vsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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SB10
Sartory BillardSB10
MSRP $3,800
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SB1039.5mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
SB1055h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
SB1080m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
SB10$3,800
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
39mm
Thickness
11.5mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
80m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
LJP G100
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
55h
40h
Complications
Jumping Hour
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,800
$679

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What people say

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Sartory Billard SB10

The Sartory Billard SB10 features a unique jumping hour and perimeter hour ring design, with functional grater plates that are not practical for actual grating due to a blocked-off side. Owners note the absence of a seconds hand, minute tick marks, and a conventional crystal. On balance, owners appreciate the unique design elements of the Sartory Billard SB10, despite its impractical features.

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and well-executed 120-click bezel with minimal back play. Reviewers highlight the anodized aluminum bezel insert, lyre lugs, sword hands, and gold accents on the blue sunburst dial as contributing to its old-school charm, making it a great companion for desk diving with comfortable strap options and quick-release spring bars. One owner specifically noted satisfaction with the 42mm variant's premium steel bracelet featuring a tool-less micro-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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