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Ferro Distinct 3vsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

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Distinct 3
FerroDistinct 3
MSRP $455
Prospex SPEEDTIMER
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER
MSRP $2,200

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Distinct 348mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER42mm
Power Reserve
Distinct 340h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER40h
Water Resistance
Distinct 350m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
MSRP
Distinct 3$455
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$2,200

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
48mm
42mm
Thickness
11mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
49.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Super-clear coating
Dial Color
Orange
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715
5X83
Jewels
25
14

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$455
$2,200

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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.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its unique dial colors and vintage-inspired design, with many appreciating its compact 39mm case size and 100m or 200m water resistance. Reviewers and owners note the V192 solar movement’s power reserve indicator and its reliability, though some owners express a preference for automatic movements. One owner finds the $700 price for a solar quartz model expensive, while another criticizes the €860 price point and desires a thinner case and a bracelet with quick-release or micro-adjustment. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its distinctive aesthetic and versatile wearability, despite some reservations about its price and case thickness.

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