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Ferro Distinct 3vsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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

Distinct 3
FerroDistinct 3
MSRP $455
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083
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.

CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special for its rugged build and military heritage, with some finding its quality comparable to higher-end watches. A reviewer notes the 41mm PVD-coated watch features a bright SuperLuminova dial. One owner reports a bit of play in the 60-click bezel, present from new, alongside minor wear on the PVD coating and bezel insert. On balance, owners rate the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special highly for its rugged build and military heritage, despite some questioning its value at £700.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Distinct 348mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
Distinct 340h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
Distinct 350m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
Distinct 3$455
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
48mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Orange
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$455
$1,083
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