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Ferro Distinct 3vsZelos Aurora Moonphase

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

Distinct 3
FerroDistinct 3
MSRP $455
Aurora Moonphase
ZelosAurora Moonphase
MSRP $949

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Distinct 348mm
Aurora Moonphase39mm
Power Reserve
Distinct 340h
Aurora Moonphase40h
Water Resistance
Distinct 350m
Aurora Moonphase200m
MSRP
Distinct 3$455
Aurora Moonphase$949

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Moonphase
Diameter
48mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Orange
Meteorite

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715
Sellita SW288
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$455
$949

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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.

Zelos Aurora Moonphase

Owners widely praise Zelos for offering excellent value, solid build quality, and enthusiast-friendly designs, with unique dial variants often selling out quickly. The Zelos Aurora Moonphase is noted as a desirable model, though finding one can be challenging. Some owners find Zelos's designs, including those of the Aurora line, to be too flashy for everyday wear, preferring a more subdued aesthetic. One owner reported their Zelos Aurora Nebula 38mm running at -5.3 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Aurora Moonphase highly for its desirable microbrand status and unique dial appeal.

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