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Ferro Distinct 3vsZelos Nova 37

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

Distinct 3
FerroDistinct 3
MSRP $455
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Distinct 348mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
Distinct 340h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
Distinct 350m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
Distinct 3$455
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
48mm
37mm
Thickness
11mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
37mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Orange
Salmon

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715
ETA 7001
Type
Quartz
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$455
$899

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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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