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Ferro Distinct 2vsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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Distinct 2
FerroDistinct 2
MSRP $445
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Distinct 244mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
Distinct 240h
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
Distinct 250m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
Distinct 2$445
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
44mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
38mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 6T33
Type
Quartz
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$445
$888

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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.

Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound for its detailed, multi-layered dial featuring applied numerals and guilloche patterns, its elegant Art Deco-inspired design, and the enjoyable winding feel of the Miyota 6T33 handwound movement, often visible through an exhibition case back. The 38mm case size is considered a positive by many, and the included leather strap is noted for its comfort and quality. Some owners find the differing fonts on the sub-dials and perimeter less appealing, and the absence of a constant seconds sub-dial is flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners rate the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound highly for its distinctive Art Deco styling and detailed dial at its price point.

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