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Ferro Distinct 3vsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Distinct 3
FerroDistinct 3
MSRP $455
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Distinct 348mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Distinct 340h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Distinct 350m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Distinct 3$455
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
48mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
38mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Orange
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$455
$328

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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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