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Ferro Distinct 3vsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Distinct 3
FerroDistinct 3
MSRP $455
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Distinct 348mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Distinct 340h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Distinct 350m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Distinct 3$455
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
48mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Orange
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$455
$239

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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.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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