Which is cheaper, the BOLDR x ArtStory or the Ontic Utility 40?

At MSRP the BOLDR x ArtStory is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $799 for the Ontic Utility 40 — a $500 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the BOLDR x ArtStory or the Ontic Utility 40?

The Ontic Utility 40 wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the BOLDR x ArtStory — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the BOLDR x ArtStory or the Ontic Utility 40?

The Ontic Utility 40 is rated to 300m versus 200m for the BOLDR x ArtStory.

What movement does the BOLDR x ArtStory run compared to the Ontic Utility 40?

The BOLDR x ArtStory runs a automatic caliber (Seiko NH35), while the Ontic Utility 40 runs a solar.

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Boldr BOLDR x ArtStoryvsOntic Utility 40

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Boldr BOLDR x ArtStory

MSRP $299

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Ontic Utility 40

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MSRP $799

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

BOLDR x ArtStory38mm

Utility 4040mm

Power Reserve

BOLDR x ArtStory—

Utility 40—

Water Resistance

BOLDR x ArtStory200m

Utility 40300m

MSRP

BOLDR x ArtStory$299

Utility 40$799

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Yes

—

Dial Color

BOLDR x Art Story by Autistic Thai Foundation

—

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

—

Type

Automatic

Solar

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$299

$799

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