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Ontic Utility 40 (TiX Titanium)

The Ontic Utility 40 (TiX Titanium) is a current-production diver watch with a black grade 2 (tix, dlc hard coating, 1200hv) case, finished with tix dlc hard coating (1200 vickers). It measures 40.0 mm across, 12 mm thick, 46 mm lug to lug, and is water resistant to 300 m. Inside is the Ronda Solartech 215 solar quartz movement. Complications: Time only. Priced from $799. Brand origin: United Kingdom.

Titanium and ceramic diver watchesTitaniumBlackDiversUnder $5,000
Reference
–
Type
Diver
Price
$799
Case diameter
40.0 mm
Thickness
12 mm
Lug-to-lug
46 mm
Water resistance
300 m
Weight
–
Origin
United Kingdom
Movement
Solar quartz
Caliber
Ronda Solartech 215
Power reserve
–
Complications
Time only
Material
Titanium
Grade / type
Grade 2 (TiX, DLC hard coating, 1200HV)
Colour
Black
Hardness
–
Construction
–
Surface treatment
TiX DLC hard coating (1200 Vickers)
Caseback
–
Nickel-free
Not verified (contact-point materials not all confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
Varies (strap or bracelet)
Matching bracelet
–
Crystal
Sapphire
Display back
No
Dial
Varies (Granite, Ember, Graphite)
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Availability
Offered
Status
Current
High confidence Verified Jun 2026 Source: Ontic Watches (maker) / Mainspring (Utility 40 review) Maker / listing ↗ Suggested by u/Potential-Peace6416
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Frequently asked questions

What is the case material of the Ontic Utility 40 (TiX Titanium)?

The Ontic Utility 40 (TiX Titanium) has a black grade 2 (tix, dlc hard coating, 1200hv) case. This is confirmed against the maker spec.

What size is the Ontic Utility 40 (TiX Titanium)?

It is 40.0 mm in diameter, 12 mm thick, 46 mm lug to lug, and water resistant to 300 m.

How much does the Ontic Utility 40 (TiX Titanium) cost, and is it available?

It is current-production and lists from $799.

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