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Ferro Distinct 3vsRZE Urbanist

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

Distinct 3
FerroDistinct 3
MSRP $455
Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Distinct 348mm
Urbanist36mm
Power Reserve
Distinct 340h
Urbanist40h
Water Resistance
Distinct 350m
Urbanist100m
MSRP
Distinct 3$455
Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
48mm
36mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
42mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Orange
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715
Miyota 2035

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$455
$299

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

RZE Urbanist

The RZE Urbanist is widely praised as a fantastic, lightweight, "grab and go" everyday watch. Owners highlight its durable titanium case with scratch-resistant coatings and sapphire crystal. The solar movement is noted for keeping good time and is guaranteed for life. Production models feature a push-in crown, a change from earlier screw-down versions. Overall, owners rate the RZE Urbanist highly for its durable, lightweight titanium construction and reliable solar movement.

From video reviewers

The RZE Urbanist features a Japanese movement for accurate timekeeping and reliable performance. The watch's lume brightness is a shared weakness, with both reviewers noting it could be improved. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering it a 'great value' for the price, while the other highlights its solar power feature as a significant strength.

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