Which is cheaper, the Ontic Utility 40 or the Cincinnati Watch Company Phantom?

At MSRP the Ontic Utility 40 is the cheaper of the two at $799, against $1,995 for the Cincinnati Watch Company Phantom — a $1,196 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Ontic Utility 40 or the Cincinnati Watch Company Phantom?

The Ontic Utility 40 wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Cincinnati Watch Company Phantom — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Ontic Utility 40 or the Cincinnati Watch Company Phantom?

The Ontic Utility 40 is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Cincinnati Watch Company Phantom.

What movement does the Ontic Utility 40 run compared to the Cincinnati Watch Company Phantom?

The Ontic Utility 40 runs a solar caliber, while the Cincinnati Watch Company Phantom runs a manual (Sellita SW210-1).

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Ontic Utility 40

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MSRP $799

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MSRP $1,995

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At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Utility 4040mm

Phantom38mm

Power Reserve

Utility 40—

Phantom45h

Water Resistance

Utility 40300m

Phantom100m

MSRP

Utility 40$799

Phantom$1,995

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Domed

AR Coating

—

Underside

Dial Color

—

Silver

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

—

Sellita SW210-1

Type

Solar

Manual

Power Reserve

45h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$799

$1,995

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