Ontic Utility 40vsScurfa M.S.21 Diver One Limited Edition

Utility 40
OnticUtility 40

Ref. utility40-ember·MSRP $799

M.S.21 Diver One Limited Edition
ScurfaM.S.21 Diver One Limited Edition

Ref. m-s-21-diver-one-limited-edition·MSRP $264

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Ontic Utility 40 at true scale

Utility 40

Scurfa M.S.21 Diver One Limited Edition at true scale

M.S.21 Diver One Limited Edition

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

lowest

47.7mm

Thickness

12mm

lowest

14.4mm

Water Resistance

300m

500m

highest

MSRP

$799

$264

lowest

Movement

Solar

Ronda 715SM

Case

4 specs
Thickness
12mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.7mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
500m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Ronda 715SM
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$799
$264
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Reviews

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Ontic Utility 40

Owners widely appreciate the Ontic Utility 40's 40mm titanium case, which is hardened for scratch resistance, and its functional dial with ample Super-LumiNova. The solar-powered quartz movement is seen as a practical choice for reliability, though some prefer mechanical movements for tool watches. Some owners find the price high compared to other titanium solar dive watches. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Ontic Utility 40 highly for its durable titanium construction and practical solar-quartz movement.

Scurfa M.S.21 Diver One Limited Edition

Owners and reviewers praise the Scurfa M.S.21 Diver One Limited Edition for its toolish, affordable titanium construction, featuring a fully brushed case, drilled lugs, and a 120-click bezel. The watch is lauded for its excellent lume, with one owner calling it the best they have seen, and the titanium case is highlighted as a game-changer for its warmth and lightweight feel. The Ronda 715SM quartz movement is noted as being the same caliber found in more expensive watches from brands like Tissot and Marathon. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Scurfa M.S.21 Diver One Limited Edition highly for its exceptional value and practical, robust design.

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