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Ferro Distinct 3vsLongines MINI DOLCEVITA

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Distinct 3
FerroDistinct 3
MSRP $455
MINI DOLCEVITA
LonginesMINI DOLCEVITA
MSRP $4,300

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Distinct 348mm
MINI DOLCEVITA29mm
Power Reserve
Distinct 340h
MINI DOLCEVITA
Water Resistance
Distinct 350m
MINI DOLCEVITA30m
MSRP
Distinct 3$455
MINI DOLCEVITA$4,300

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
48mm
29mm
Thickness
11mm
6.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
29mm
Lug Width
22mm
16mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715
L178.2
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$455
$4,300

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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.

Longines MINI DOLCEVITA

Owners widely praise the Longines MINI DOLCEVITA's timeless styling and comfortable, unique strap design, with one reviewer calling it a versatile "Little Black Dress" watch. Some owners find the bracelet option potentially trendy and suggest the leather versions offer more enduring style. One owner notes the watch wears looser than expected, requiring a looser fit than on their own wrist. Overall, owners rate the Longines MINI DOLCEVITA highly for its elegant design and comfortable, distinctive strap at its price point.

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