Which is cheaper, the Ontic Utility 40 or the Nodus Sector Deep?

At MSRP the Nodus Sector Deep is the cheaper of the two at $650, against $799 for the Ontic Utility 40 — a $149 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Ontic Utility 40 or the Nodus Sector Deep?

The Ontic Utility 40 wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Nodus Sector Deep — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Ontic Utility 40 or the Nodus Sector Deep?

The Nodus Sector Deep is rated to 500m versus 300m for the Ontic Utility 40.

What movement does the Ontic Utility 40 run compared to the Nodus Sector Deep?

The Ontic Utility 40 runs a solar caliber, while the Nodus Sector Deep runs a automatic (Seiko NH35).

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Ontic Utility 40vsNodus Sector Deep

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Ontic Utility 40

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MSRP $799

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Nodus Sector Deep

MSRP $650

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At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Utility 4040mm

Sector Deep38mm

Power Reserve

Utility 40—

Sector Deep41h

Water Resistance

Utility 40300m

Sector Deep500m

MSRP

Utility 40$799

Sector Deep$650

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

—

Lume

None

Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

—

Seiko NH35

Type

Solar

Automatic

Power Reserve

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$799

$650

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