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Ferro Distinct 2vsPraesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz

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Distinct 2
FerroDistinct 2
MSRP $445
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz
PraesidusA-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz
MSRP $215

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Distinct 244mm
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz38mm
Power Reserve
Distinct 240h
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz40h
Water Resistance
Distinct 250m
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz50m
MSRP
Distinct 2$445
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz$215

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
44mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Brown

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ameriquartz USA

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$445
$215

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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.

Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz

Owners praise the Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz as a sturdy, versatile tool watch at $215 USD, noting its precise Ameriquartz movement. However, some owners report unpolished lugs, random timekeeping errors ranging from 5-15 minutes off, premature battery death, and difficulties with battery replacements and customer service. The canvas strap is also noted as being very long, and the crystal is sapphire-coated K1 mineral. On balance, owners find the Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz a capable daily beater despite these specific concerns.

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