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Ferro Distinct 3vsVario Futurist

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Distinct 3
FerroDistinct 3
MSRP $455
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Distinct 348mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Distinct 340h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Distinct 350m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Distinct 3$455
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
48mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
10mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Orange
Purple

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$455
$648

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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