The Titanium Field Guide

Ontic Utility 40 MR1 (TiX Titanium)

MR1R

The Ontic Utility 40 MR1 (TiX Titanium) is a 40 mm Grade 2 titanium dive watch with a Ronda Solartech 215 movement.

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Price
$799
Material
Titanium
Grade / type
Grade 2 (TiX, DLC hard coating, 1200HV)
Water resistance
300 m
Reference
MR1R
Type
Diver
Case diameter
40.0 mm
Origin
United Kingdom
Movement
Solar quartz
Caliber
Ronda Solartech 215
Complications
Time only
Colour
Grey
Surface treatment
TiX DLC hard coating (1200 Vickers)
Finish technology
DLC
Nickel-free
Unconfirmed (contact-point materials not all confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
FKM rubber strap, with a TiX titanium bracelet offered as a paid option
Matching bracelet
Optional (or strap)
Micro-adjust clasp
Yes
Display back
No
Dial
Black
Dial colours
Black
Availability
Offered
Status
Current (TRIBUTE special edition; GBP 40 per watch to Mountain Rescue England and Wales and Scottish Mountain Rescue)
Not published
Thickness, Lug-to-lug, Weight, Power reserve, Hardness, Construction, Caseback, Crystal, Lume
Medium confidence Verified Aug 2026 Source: Ontic Watches (maker) / Ontic Watches (maker, TRIBUTE collection) Spec checksPrice Aug 2026 high
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Frequently asked questions

What grade of titanium is the Ontic Utility 40 MR1 (TiX Titanium)?

Grade 2, from a secondary source. The guide has not yet read the grade on the maker's own page.

What size is the Ontic Utility 40 MR1 (TiX Titanium)?

The case is 40 mm across. It is water resistant to 300 m.

How much does the Ontic Utility 40 MR1 (TiX Titanium) cost, and is it available?

It is in production, at a list price of $799.

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