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Ferro Distinct 3vsPagani Design PD-1727

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Distinct 3
FerroDistinct 3
MSRP $455
PD-1727
Pagani DesignPD-1727
MSRP $111

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Distinct 348mm
PD-172740mm
Power Reserve
Distinct 340h
PD-172740h
Water Resistance
Distinct 350m
PD-1727100m
MSRP
Distinct 3$455
PD-1727$111

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
48mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Orange
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715
VK63

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$455
$111

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1727

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1727 for its impressive quality for the price, with many finding its white dial and dark hands appealing. The watch offers hacking seconds and surprisingly good lume. However, several owners report issues such as a misaligned chronograph seconds hand, misaligned text, and a "CHRON0GRAPH" misspelling on the dial, though these are often fixable. One owner also noted a stripped clasp screw thread and a gnarly crown. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1727 highly for its value and appealing aesthetics, despite some common finishing and printing inconsistencies.

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