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Ferro Distinct 2vsZelos Helmsman 3

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Distinct 2
FerroDistinct 2
MSRP $445
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Distinct 244mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
Distinct 240h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
Distinct 250m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
Distinct 2$445
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
SS - Frost

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$445
$529

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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.

Zelos Helmsman 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helmsman 3 for its exceptional finishing and polishing on the titanium case, with some noting it feels nicer than previous models. The unique Titanium Crystalline Dial and Damascus Titanium dial are frequently highlighted as aesthetically pleasing and head-turning features, especially considering the price point. The brushed beads of rice bracelet is described as fitting well, and the on-the-fly clasp is considered amazing. Lume is also noted as great, with lumed crowns being a positive observation. However, some owners report the watch can feel top-heavy with sharp edges, making it uncertain as a daily driver for some. The meteorite bezel is seen by one owner as not adding significant value, and the stock strap's keepers and stitching were considered to detract from the watch's appearance.

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