Which is cheaper, the Ontic Utility 40 or the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2?

At MSRP the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2 is the cheaper of the two at $399, against $799 for the Ontic Utility 40 — a $400 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Ontic Utility 40 or the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2?

The Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2 wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Ontic Utility 40 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Ontic Utility 40 or the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2?

The Ontic Utility 40 is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2.

What movement does the Ontic Utility 40 run compared to the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2?

The Ontic Utility 40 runs a solar caliber, while the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2 runs a automatic (Miyota 9039).

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Ontic Utility 40vsMarloe Watch Company Sceptre S2

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Ontic Utility 40

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MSRP $799

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Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2

MSRP $399

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At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Utility 4040mm

Sceptre S242mm

Power Reserve

Utility 40—

Sceptre S242h

Water Resistance

Utility 40300m

Sceptre S2200m

MSRP

Utility 40$799

Sceptre S2$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

—

Lume

None

Luminous

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

—

Miyota 9039

Type

Solar

Automatic

Power Reserve

42h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$799

$399

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