Which is cheaper, the Lorier Astra or the Ontic Utility 40?

At MSRP the Lorier Astra is the cheaper of the two at $599, against $799 for the Ontic Utility 40 — a $200 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Lorier Astra or the Ontic Utility 40?

The Ontic Utility 40 wears larger at 40mm versus 36mm for the Lorier Astra — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Lorier Astra or the Ontic Utility 40?

The Ontic Utility 40 is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Lorier Astra.

What movement does the Lorier Astra run compared to the Ontic Utility 40?

The Lorier Astra runs a automatic caliber, while the Ontic Utility 40 runs a solar.

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Lorier AstravsOntic Utility 40

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MSRP $599

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MSRP $799

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Astra36mm

Utility 4040mm

Power Reserve

Astra—

Utility 40—

Water Resistance

Astra50m

Utility 40300m

MSRP

Astra$599

Utility 40$799

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Standard

—

Movement

1 specs

Type

Automatic

Solar

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$599

$799

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