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Ferro Distinct 3vsZelos Eagle 2

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

Distinct 3
FerroDistinct 3
MSRP $455
Eagle 2
ZelosEagle 2
MSRP $899

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Distinct 348mm
Eagle 239mm
Power Reserve
Distinct 340h
Eagle 240h
Water Resistance
Distinct 350m
Eagle 2100m
MSRP
Distinct 3$455
Eagle 2$899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Pilot
Diameter
48mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Orange
Anthracite

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715
La Joux-Perret G100
Type
Quartz
Automatic

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 Eagle 2

Owners widely praise the Zelos Eagle 2's unique meteorite dial and titanium case, with one owner describing it as a "work of art" featuring a fully lumed dial and a scratch-resistant 1,200 Vickers hardness-coated case. The LaJoux Perret G100Soigne movement provides a 68-hour power reserve. Some owners, however, find the dial layout "ugly" and the font thick, while others note minor QC issues like misaligned markers. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Eagle 2 highly for its distinctive meteorite dial and titanium construction at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's compact size is a notable strength, with a 39mm diameter case and 11mm thickness making it suitable for a pilot's watch. A potential weakness is the lug-to-lug fit, which may be too large for smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the bezel, with one reviewer highlighting the Cerakote finish as a standout feature, while another mentions the watch's bezel in passing without comment.

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