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Ferro Distinct 3vsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update

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Distinct 3
FerroDistinct 3
MSRP $455

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Distinct 348mm
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update38.5mm
Power Reserve
Distinct 340h
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update50 hoursh
Water Resistance
Distinct 350m
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update30m
MSRP
Distinct 3$455
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update$16,100

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
48mm
38.5mm
Thickness
11mm
7.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47.3mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Orange
White
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715
DUW 6101
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
50 hoursh
Jewels
25
42

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$455
$16,100

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente for its beautifully simple, minimalist design, thin and light wearability, and value. The 38mm case size is frequently cited as perfect and wearable, with one owner noting its under-the-radar versatility. The German in-house manual-winding Alpha movement is a specific point of appreciation. However, one owner reported significant accuracy issues, with the watch losing up to 60 seconds a day, and another noted the hard-edged case is prone to scratches. Some owners also find the lugs wear larger than the case size. On balance, the consensus is that owners highly value the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente for its minimalist design and wearability at its price point.

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