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Ferro Distinct 3vsZelos Swordfish 3

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Distinct 3
FerroDistinct 3
MSRP $455
Swordfish 3
ZelosSwordfish 3
MSRP $399

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Distinct 348mm
Swordfish 340mm
Power Reserve
Distinct 340h
Swordfish 340h
Water Resistance
Distinct 350m
Swordfish 3200m
MSRP
Distinct 3$455
Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
48mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Orange
Bronze

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$455
$399

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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 Swordfish 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 3 for its strong value, with reviewers highlighting the textured sandwich dial, Seiko NH35 movement, 200m water resistance, and surprisingly good bracelet. The titanium construction is noted for making the watch compact and comfortable, weighing 117g. Some owners find the dimensions fine on paper and based on experience with other models. One reviewer flagged that legibility can suffer in bright light and bracelet edges are sharp. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 3 highly for its incredible value and fun design, particularly with unique dial options.

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