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Ferro Distinct 3vsSternglas Naos Solar

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Distinct 3
FerroDistinct 3
MSRP $455
Naos Solar
SternglasNaos Solar
MSRP $323

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Distinct 348mm
Naos Solar38mm
Power Reserve
Distinct 340h
Naos Solar
Water Resistance
Distinct 350m
Naos Solar50m
MSRP
Distinct 3$455
Naos Solar$323

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
48mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
42mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Orange
Lume
None
Luminova Punkten

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715
Seiko VJ76
Type
Quartz
Solar
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$455
$323

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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.

Sternglas Naos Solar

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos Solar for its elegant Bauhaus-inspired minimalist dial, slim profile, and value for money. The scratch-resistant curved sapphire crystal and functional date mechanism are noted as durable features, with one owner reporting good wear over a year. The solar power and accuracy are highlighted as practical advantages over automatic movements, which some find loud. However, opinions are split, with some owners finding the watch underwhelming and cheap-looking, like a toy, while others love its appearance in person and its clean, appealing design as a smartwatch alternative. The stock leather strap is described as decent but basic and potentially short for larger wrists, with one owner advising a third-party replacement for durability. One owner of a different variant noted the date font is too small to be useful.

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