Which is cheaper, the Boldr Marine or the Ontic Utility 40?

At MSRP the Boldr Marine is the cheaper of the two at $439, against $799 for the Ontic Utility 40 — a $360 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Boldr Marine or the Ontic Utility 40?

The Ontic Utility 40 is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Boldr Marine.

What movement does the Boldr Marine run compared to the Ontic Utility 40?

The Boldr Marine runs a automatic caliber (Seiko NH35), while the Ontic Utility 40 runs a solar.

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Boldr MarinevsOntic Utility 40

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MSRP $439

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MSRP $799

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Marine40mm

Utility 4040mm

Power Reserve

Marine—

Utility 40—

Water Resistance

Marine200m

Utility 40300m

MSRP

Marine$439

Utility 40$799

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Yes

—

Dial Color

Defender Elewana

—

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

—

Type

Automatic

Solar

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$439

$799

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