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Ferro Distinct 2vsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-001

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Distinct 2
FerroDistinct 2
MSRP $445
OLD SMITH 90-001
KUOEOLD SMITH 90-001
MSRP $405

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Distinct 244mm
OLD SMITH 90-00135mm
Power Reserve
Distinct 240h
OLD SMITH 90-00140h
Water Resistance
Distinct 250m
OLD SMITH 90-00150m
MSRP
Distinct 2$445
OLD SMITH 90-001$405

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
44mm
35mm
Thickness
11mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
42mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Gold

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
TMI VD78A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$445
$405

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What people say

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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.

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-001

KUOE OLD SMITH is widely praised for its vintage aesthetic and comfortable 35mm wearability, with owners noting its attractive bronze case and dial contrast. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its excellent accuracy. However, the case finishing is considered average for the price, and the lume fades quickly. Some find the small date window difficult to read, and the Seiko NH38 movement is described as noisy. The 18mm lug width and PVD-coated strap hardware are also noted as drawbacks. Overall, owners and reviewers find the KUOE OLD SMITH to be a compelling vintage field watch offering good value, particularly for its aesthetic appeal and accuracy.

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