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Ferro Distinct 2vsLorier Hydra SIII

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Distinct 2
FerroDistinct 2
MSRP $445
Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Distinct 244mm
Hydra SIII39mm
Power Reserve
Distinct 240h
Hydra SIII40h
Water Resistance
Distinct 250m
Hydra SIII200m
MSRP
Distinct 2$445
Hydra SIII$699

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
44mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire

Movement

1 specs
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$445
$699

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Ferro Distinct 2

The Ferro Distinct 2 is noted for its well-polished finish and a screw-down crown for improved grip. One owner reports the flat sapphire crystal lacks anti-reflective coating and the dial has no lume. The watch is available with quartz Ronda, Miyota automatic, or ETA automatic movements and features a 100m water-resistant stainless steel case. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Ferro Distinct 2's improved finishing and practical screw-down crown as key strengths.

Lorier Hydra SIII

Owners and reviewers praise the Lorier Hydra SIII for its value, GMT functionality via the Miyota 9075 movement, and classic travel-diver aesthetics. Some reviewers note the finishing is simple or a tad rough around the edges, while others find it good for the price. Accuracy figures range from +7 to +8.5 seconds per day. The domed Hesalite crystal may exhibit distortion. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Lorier Hydra SIII highly for its feature set and value proposition in a travel-diver format.

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