Which is cheaper, the Ontic Utility 40 or the Orient Star Semi Skeleton?

At MSRP the Orient Star Semi Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $465, against $799 for the Ontic Utility 40 — a $334 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Ontic Utility 40 or the Orient Star Semi Skeleton?

The Ontic Utility 40 wears larger at 40mm versus 39.3mm for the Orient Star Semi Skeleton — a 0.7mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Ontic Utility 40 or the Orient Star Semi Skeleton?

The Ontic Utility 40 is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Orient Star Semi Skeleton.

What movement does the Ontic Utility 40 run compared to the Orient Star Semi Skeleton?

The Ontic Utility 40 runs a solar caliber, while the Orient Star Semi Skeleton runs a automatic (Orient F6R42).

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Ontic Utility 40vsOrient Star Semi Skeleton

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Ontic Utility 40

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MSRP $799

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Orient Star Semi Skeleton

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MSRP $465

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At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Utility 4040mm

Semi Skeleton39.3mm

Power Reserve

Utility 40—

Semi Skeleton50h

Water Resistance

Utility 40300m

Semi Skeleton100m

MSRP

Utility 40$799

Semi Skeleton$465

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

—

Navy

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

—

Orient F6R42

Type

Solar

Automatic

Power Reserve

50h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$799

$465

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