Which is cheaper, the Citizen Series 8 870 or the Sartory Billard SB04?

At MSRP the Citizen Series 8 870 is the cheaper of the two at $1,595, against $2,900 for the Sartory Billard SB04 — a $1,305 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Citizen Series 8 870 or the Sartory Billard SB04?

The Citizen Series 8 870 wears larger at 40.8mm versus 40mm for the Sartory Billard SB04 — a 0.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Citizen Series 8 870 or the Sartory Billard SB04?

The Citizen Series 8 870 is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Sartory Billard SB04.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Citizen Series 8 870 or the Sartory Billard SB04?

The Citizen Series 8 870 carries a 50-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Sartory Billard SB04.

What movement does the Citizen Series 8 870 run compared to the Sartory Billard SB04?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Citizen Series 8 870 uses the 0950 and the Sartory Billard SB04 uses the LJP G100.

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Citizen Series 8 870vsSartory Billard SB04

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

Citizen Series 8 870

NA1034

MSRP $1,595

Sartory Billard SB04

MSRP $2,900

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Series 8 87040.8mm

SB0440mm

Power Reserve

Series 8 87050h

SB0440h

Water Resistance

Series 8 870100m

SB0430m

MSRP

Series 8 870$1,595

SB04$2,900

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

40.8mm

40mm

Thickness

12mm

11.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

45.5mm

Lug Width

11mm

20mm

Water Resistance

100m

30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Underside

Yes

Dial Color

Grey

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

0950

LJP G100

Power Reserve

50h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,595

$2,900

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