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Ferro Distinct 3vsSpinnaker Wreck Automatic

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Distinct 3
FerroDistinct 3
MSRP $455
Wreck Automatic
SpinnakerWreck Automatic
MSRP $189

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Distinct 348mm
Wreck Automatic44mm
Power Reserve
Distinct 340h
Wreck Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Distinct 350m
Wreck Automatic200m
MSRP
Distinct 3$455
Wreck Automatic$189

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
48mm
44mm
Thickness
11mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
50mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Orange
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715
SII NH35A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$455
$189

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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.

Spinnaker Wreck Automatic

The Spinnaker Wreck Automatic is widely praised for its exceptional value, featuring a distressed finish on its aluminum bezel and etched dial. Owners consistently highlight the excellent bezel and crown action, with one owner noting it surpasses that of many higher-end watches. The 43mm steel case is water-resistant to 100 meters and houses a Seiko NH-35 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic highly for its impressive build quality and tactile feel at its price point.

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