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

At MSRP the Lorier Zephyr is the cheaper of the two at $549, against $799 for the Ontic Utility 40 — a $250 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

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

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

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

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Lorier ZephyrvsOntic Utility 40

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Lorier Zephyr

97831S

MSRP $549

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Ontic Utility 40

utility40-ember

MSRP $799

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Zephyr36mm

Utility 4040mm

Power Reserve

Zephyr—

Utility 40—

Water Resistance

Zephyr—

Utility 40300m

MSRP

Zephyr$549

Utility 40$799

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

White

—

Movement

1 specs

Type

Automatic

Solar

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$549

$799

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