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Ferro Distinct 3vsSpinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

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Distinct 3
FerroDistinct 3
MSRP $455
Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Distinct 348mm
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
Distinct 340h
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Distinct 350m
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
MSRP
Distinct 3$455
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
48mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Orange
Coral

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715
SII NH35A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$455
$450

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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.

Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

Owners find the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic a good size for smaller wrists, though one owner notes the lume is too diffuse for easy nighttime reading. The pilot-style crown is an unusual feature for a dive watch. Overall, owners value the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic for its wearability on smaller wrists.

From video reviewers

The coral red dial is a unique aesthetic. The watch is a strong contender for best-in-class under $300.

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