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Ferro Distinct 3vsVaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

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Distinct 3
FerroDistinct 3
MSRP $455
Dirty Dozen (40mm)
VaerDirty Dozen (40mm)
MSRP $199

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Distinct 348mm
Dirty Dozen (40mm)36mm
Power Reserve
Distinct 340h
Dirty Dozen (40mm)40h
Water Resistance
Distinct 350m
Dirty Dozen (40mm)100m
MSRP
Distinct 3$455
Dirty Dozen (40mm)$199

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
48mm
36mm
Thickness
11mm
9.4mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Orange
40mm

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715
Miyota 2035

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$455
$199

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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.

Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

The Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) is praised for its nice case design and thin profile, making it wear flat. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) highly for its comfortable wearability due to its thin case.

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