Which is cheaper, the Dan Henry 1972 or the Ontic Utility 40?

At MSRP the Dan Henry 1972 is the cheaper of the two at $370, against $799 for the Ontic Utility 40 — a $429 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Dan Henry 1972 or the Ontic Utility 40?

The Dan Henry 1972 wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Ontic Utility 40 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Dan Henry 1972 run compared to the Ontic Utility 40?

The Dan Henry 1972 runs a quartz caliber, while the Ontic Utility 40 runs a solar.

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Dan Henry 1972vsOntic Utility 40

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Dan Henry 1972

DH72-41M-A3

MSRP $370

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Ontic Utility 40

utility40-ember

MSRP $799

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

197241mm

Utility 4040mm

Power Reserve

1972—

Utility 40—

Water Resistance

1972—

Utility 40300m

MSRP

1972$370

Utility 40$799

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

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Movement

1 specs

Type

Quartz

Solar

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$370

$799

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