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Ferro Distinct 3vsSeiko Essentials Solar

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Distinct 3
FerroDistinct 3
MSRP $455
Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Distinct 348mm
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Power Reserve
Distinct 340h
Essentials Solar40h
Water Resistance
Distinct 350m
Essentials Solar
MSRP
Distinct 3$455
Essentials Solar$375

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
48mm
30.5mm
Thickness
11mm
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
37.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
12mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Dial Color
Orange
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715
V115

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$455
$375

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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 Essentials Solar

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Solar a beautiful and lightweight daily wear, particularly for its value on the grey market. One owner noted the 41mm size did not appear large in person. A single owner reported an orange stripe on a stopwatch button detached due to heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Solar highly for its attractive aesthetic and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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