Which is cheaper, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Sartory Billard SB04-E?

At MSRP the CIGA Design GILDED AGE is the cheaper of the two at $1,999, against $3,100 for the Sartory Billard SB04-E — a $1,101 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Sartory Billard SB04-E?

The CIGA Design GILDED AGE wears larger at 43mm versus 39.5mm for the Sartory Billard SB04-E — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Sartory Billard SB04-E?

The Sartory Billard SB04-E is rated to 100m versus 30m for the CIGA Design GILDED AGE.

Which has a longer power reserve, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Sartory Billard SB04-E?

The Sartory Billard SB04-E carries a 68-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the CIGA Design GILDED AGE.

What movement does the CIGA Design GILDED AGE run compared to the Sartory Billard SB04-E?

Both watches run automatic movements — the CIGA Design GILDED AGE uses the CD-04-S and the Sartory Billard SB04-E uses the LJP G101ET.

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CIGA Design GILDED AGEvsSartory Billard SB04-E

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CIGA Design GILDED AGE

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MSRP $1,999

Sartory Billard SB04-E

MSRP $3,100

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

GILDED AGE43mm

SB04-E39.5mm

Power Reserve

GILDED AGE41h

SB04-E68h

Water Resistance

GILDED AGE30m

SB04-E100m

MSRP

GILDED AGE$1,999

SB04-E$3,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Gilded Age

Black

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

CD-04-S

LJP G101ET

Power Reserve

41h

68h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,999

$3,100

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