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Ferro Distinct 3vsMarathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch

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Distinct 3
FerroDistinct 3
MSRP $455
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MSRP $650

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Distinct 348mm
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch36mm
Power Reserve
Distinct 340h
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch40h
Water Resistance
Distinct 350m
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch30m
MSRP
Distinct 3$455
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch$650

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
48mm
36mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
44mm
Lug Width
22mm
16mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Orange
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$455
$650

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What people say

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Ferro Distinct 3

Owners widely praise the Ferro Distinct 3 for its improved screw-down crown and centered date complication. However, some find the watch too large, and one owner dislikes the dial for being busy, though the necessity of outer markers for single-hand legibility is noted. The flat sapphire crystal lacks anti-reflective coating, and the dial has no lume. One owner received an NH35A movement instead of the advertised Miyota 9015. Overall, owners appreciate the functional improvements and specific design choices of the Ferro Distinct 3, despite some concerns about size and dial clarity.

Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch

Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch owners praise its tritium tubes, Mil-spec designation, and scratch-resistant case finish, with some finding the 36mm size practical for field use. However, some owners criticize its perceived overpriced nature, thick case, and squared-off lugs, while others point to the composite case material, 30m water resistance, and unbranded movement as drawbacks. On balance, owners are divided on the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch, with opinions split on its value and design features.

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