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Ferro Distinct 3vsMarathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Distinct 3
FerroDistinct 3
MSRP $455
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonTSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,550

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Distinct 348mm
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz46mm
Power Reserve
Distinct 340h
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Distinct 350m
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
MSRP
Distinct 3$455
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
48mm
46mm
Thickness
11mm
14mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Orange
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715
Swiss High-Torque Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$455
$1,550

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

Owners widely praise the Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz for its ISO 6425 certification and practical, everyday wearability, with one owner noting the movement sets and ticks fine with expected quartz accuracy. The bezel and crystal are also described as great. One owner reports the 41mm TSAR wears small and has a field watch aesthetic, while another notes the TSAR Medium, listed at 12mm thick, visually appears thicker. Overall, owners rate the Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz highly for its robust build and practical design.

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