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Ferro Distinct 3vsCincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic

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Distinct 3
FerroDistinct 3
MSRP $455
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic
Cincinnati Watch CompanyP-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic
MSRP $895

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Distinct 348mm
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic38mm
Power Reserve
Distinct 340h
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic65h
Water Resistance
Distinct 350m
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic100m
MSRP
Distinct 3$455
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic$895

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Pilot
Diameter
48mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Screw Down w/ Sapphire Display

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Orange
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
X1 C3

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715
Sellita SW200-2
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
65h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$455
$895

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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.

Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic for its sharp finishing, textured pearlescent dial, and excellent lume. The simple, understated design and comfortable 38mm size are also frequently highlighted. Some owners note the bracelet lacks quick micro-adjustments and the quick-release spring bars can dig into the wrist. One owner found the lume blocks potentially thinner and the font on larger numbers less desirable than a standard typeface, though the seconds hand was considered a success. Overall, owners highly recommend the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic for its great craftsmanship and value.

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