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Ontic Utility 40 (TiX Titanium)

The Ontic Utility 40 (TiX Titanium) is a current-production diver watch with a Grade 2 (TiX, DLC hard coating, 1200HV) titanium case, finished with tix dlc hard coating (1200 vickers). It is priced under the $1,300 median for the category.

Titanium diver watchesUnder $1,000MicrobrandSolar
Price
$799
Titanium
Grade 2 (TiX, DLC hard coating, 1200HV)
Water resistance
300 m
Type
Diver
Case diameter
40.0 mm
Thickness
12 mm
Lug-to-lug
46 mm
Origin
United Kingdom
Movement
Solar quartz
Caliber
Ronda Solartech 215
Complications
Time only
Case shape
Round
Case colour
Black
Finish technology
DLC
Surface treatment
TiX DLC hard coating (1200 Vickers)
Nickel-free
Not verified (contact-point materials not all confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
Varies (strap or bracelet)
Crystal
Sapphire
Display back
No
Dial
Varies (Granite, Ember, Graphite)
Dial colours
Grey
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Availability
Offered
Status
Current
Not published
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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 grade of titanium is the Ontic Utility 40 (TiX Titanium)?

The Ontic Utility 40 (TiX Titanium) has a Grade 2 (TiX, DLC hard coating, 1200HV) titanium 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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