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

At MSRP the Ontic Utility 40 is the cheaper of the two at $799, against $1,850 for the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Date — a $1,051 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The TAG Heuer Formula 1 Date wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Ontic Utility 40 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

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

The Ontic Utility 40 is rated to 300m versus 200m for the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Date.

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

The Ontic Utility 40 runs a solar caliber, while the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Date runs a quartz.

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Ontic Utility 40

utility40-ember

MSRP $799

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TAG Heuer Formula 1 Date

WAZ1110.FT8023

MSRP $1,850

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At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Utility 4040mm

Formula 1 Date41mm

Power Reserve

Utility 40—

Formula 1 Date—

Water Resistance

Utility 40300m

Formula 1 Date200m

MSRP

Utility 40$799

Formula 1 Date$1,850

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

—

Dial Color

—

Black

Movement

4 specs

Type

Solar

Quartz

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$799

$1,850

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