Which is cheaper, the Ontic Utility 40 or the TAG Heuer Formula 1?

At MSRP the Ontic Utility 40 is the cheaper of the two at $799, against $1,950 for the TAG Heuer Formula 1 — a $1,151 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Ontic Utility 40 or the TAG Heuer Formula 1?

The Ontic Utility 40 wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the TAG Heuer Formula 1 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Ontic Utility 40 or the TAG Heuer Formula 1?

The Ontic Utility 40 is rated to 300m versus 100m for the TAG Heuer Formula 1.

What movement does the Ontic Utility 40 run compared to the TAG Heuer Formula 1?

The Ontic Utility 40 runs a solar caliber, while the TAG Heuer Formula 1 runs a solar quartz (TAG Heuer TH50-00).

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Ontic Utility 40vsTAG Heuer Formula 1

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Ontic Utility 40

utility40-ember

MSRP $799

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TAG Heuer Formula 1

WBY1114.FT8084

MSRP $1,950

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At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Utility 4040mm

Formula 138mm

Power Reserve

Utility 40—

Formula 1—

Water Resistance

Utility 40300m

Formula 1100m

MSRP

Utility 40$799

Formula 1$1,950

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

—

Dial Color

—

Black

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

—

TAG Heuer TH50-00

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$799

$1,950

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