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

At MSRP the Orient Star Layered Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $615, against $799 for the Ontic Utility 40 — a $184 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Orient Star Layered Skeleton wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Ontic Utility 40 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

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

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

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

The Ontic Utility 40 runs a solar caliber, while the Orient Star Layered Skeleton runs a automatic (Orient F6F44).

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Ontic Utility 40vsOrient Star Layered Skeleton

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Ontic Utility 40

utility40-ember

MSRP $799

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Orient Star Layered Skeleton

RE-AV0B01S

MSRP $615

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At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Utility 4040mm

Layered Skeleton41mm

Power Reserve

Utility 40—

Layered Skeleton50h

Water Resistance

Utility 40300m

Layered Skeleton100m

MSRP

Utility 40$799

Layered Skeleton$615

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

—

White

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

—

Orient F6F44

Type

Solar

Automatic

Power Reserve

50h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$799

$615

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