Which is cheaper, the Oceanica Watch Co. Searaven or the Ontic Utility 40?

At MSRP the Oceanica Watch Co. Searaven is the cheaper of the two at $350, against $799 for the Ontic Utility 40 — a $449 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Oceanica Watch Co. Searaven or the Ontic Utility 40?

The Ontic Utility 40 is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Oceanica Watch Co. Searaven.

What movement does the Oceanica Watch Co. Searaven run compared to the Ontic Utility 40?

The Oceanica Watch Co. Searaven runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9015), while the Ontic Utility 40 runs a solar.

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Oceanica Watch Co.Searaven

MSRP $350

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Ontic Utility 40

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MSRP $799

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Searaven40mm

Utility 4040mm

Power Reserve

Searaven—

Utility 40—

Water Resistance

Searaven200m

Utility 40300m

MSRP

Searaven$350

Utility 40$799

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Lug-to-Lug

0mm

46mm

Lug Width

20mm

0mm

Material

Stainless Steel

titanium

Water Resistance

200m

300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Black

—

Lume

BGW9

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

—

Type

Automatic

Solar

Power Reserve

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$350

$799

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