Which is cheaper, the Sartory Billard SB04-E or the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph?

At MSRP the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $328, against $3,100 for the Sartory Billard SB04-E — a $2,772 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Sartory Billard SB04-E or the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph?

The Sartory Billard SB04-E wears larger at 39.5mm versus 38mm for the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Sartory Billard SB04-E or the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph?

The Sartory Billard SB04-E is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Sartory Billard SB04-E or the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph?

The Sartory Billard SB04-E carries a 68-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph.

What movement does the Sartory Billard SB04-E run compared to the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph?

The Sartory Billard SB04-E runs a automatic caliber (LJP G101ET), while the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph runs a quartz (Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz).

Side by side

Sartory Billard SB04-EvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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

Sartory Billard SB04-E

MSRP $3,100

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

vario-empire-black-tuxedo-tachymetre-chronograph-watch

MSRP $328

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

SB04-E39.5mm

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm

Power Reserve

SB04-E68h

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

SB04-E100m

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m

MSRP

SB04-E$3,100

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Lume

Super-LumiNova BGW9

None

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

LJP G101ET

Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

68h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,100

$328

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