Which is cheaper, the Ontic Utility 40 or the Praesidus DD-45?

At MSRP the Praesidus DD-45 is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $799 for the Ontic Utility 40 — a $500 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Ontic Utility 40 or the Praesidus DD-45?

The Ontic Utility 40 is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Praesidus DD-45.

What movement does the Ontic Utility 40 run compared to the Praesidus DD-45?

The Ontic Utility 40 runs a solar caliber, while the Praesidus DD-45 runs a quartz.

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Ontic Utility 40

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MSRP $799

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MSRP $299

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Utility 4040mm

DD-4540mm

Power Reserve

Utility 40—

DD-45—

Water Resistance

Utility 40300m

DD-45100m

MSRP

Utility 40$799

DD-45$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

—

Movement

1 specs

Type

Solar

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$799

$299

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