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Ferro Distinct 3vsZelos Aurora Field

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

Distinct 3
FerroDistinct 3
MSRP $455
Aurora Field
ZelosAurora Field
MSRP $529

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Distinct 348mm
Aurora Field42mm
Power Reserve
Distinct 340h
Aurora Field40h
Water Resistance
Distinct 350m
Aurora Field200m
MSRP
Distinct 3$455
Aurora Field$529

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
48mm
42mm
Thickness
11mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
42mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Orange
Bronze

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$455
$529

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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 Aurora Field

The Zelos Aurora Field is praised for its unique and gorgeous dial, with the hammered teal bronze version and its great lume, particularly on the minute track, being singled out. Owners find the rubber strap comfortable and flexible with good hardware, and the watch is highlighted as feature-packed for its price point, including 200m water resistance, Grade 2 titanium, and 30,000 A/m anti-magnetism, with the new clasp noted as the best to date. However, some owners criticize sharp bracelet edges, an odd case shape with lugs that cause it to wear high, and dial text that appears cheap and plasticky, with one commenter finding the straight lugs look a bit off. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Aurora Field highly for its value and unique dial, despite some concerns about case and bracelet finishing.

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