Side by side

Sartory Billard SB05vsFormex Stratos UTC

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

Stratos UTC
FormexStratos UTC
MSRP $4,663

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SB0538.5mm
Stratos UTC41mm
Power Reserve
SB0590h
Stratos UTC42h
Water Resistance
SB0550m
Stratos UTC100m
MSRP
SB05
Stratos UTC$4,663

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
38.5mm
41mm
Thickness
8.5mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
47mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Sapphire
Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
LJP Cal. 7380
ETA 2892
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
90h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,663

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Sartory Billard SB05 vs Formex Stratos UTC gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Formex Stratos UTC

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Formex Stratos UTC for its user-friendly flyer GMT complication, which utilizes pushers for time-zone adjustments, and its slim 11.8mm case. The watch is noted for its intricate, hand-finished case with a multi-layer construction and excellent finishing, along with a unique two-level case design. The Dubois-Depraz module on an ETA 2892 movement is a highlight, with accuracy figures ranging from +/- 5 to +/- 7 seconds per day. However, some find the dial busy with multiple typefaces and the overall design too complex or "plug ugly," with the price near €4000 considered high by some for a newer brand. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Stratos UTC highly for its innovative GMT functionality and excellent case finishing at its price point.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.