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Ferro Distinct 2vsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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Distinct 2
FerroDistinct 2
MSRP $445
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Distinct 244mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
Distinct 240h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
Distinct 250m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
Distinct 2$445
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$445
$329

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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.

Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its robust build, bright C3 SuperLuminova lume, and solar charging capabilities, with one owner preferring its greater water resistance. Some owners report issues with hand alignment and second hand accuracy, though Vaer's customer service is noted for responsiveness with exchanges or refunds. One owner mentioned spring bar holes being close to the edge, a point of QC discussion. On balance, owners appreciate the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its solar charging and robust build, despite occasional reports of minor alignment issues.

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