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CWC Tamar Quartz Divers WatchvsFerro Distinct 3

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Tamar Quartz Divers Watch
CWCTamar Quartz Divers Watch
MSRP $749
Distinct 3
FerroDistinct 3
MSRP $455
What people say

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CWC Tamar Quartz Divers Watch

Owners widely appreciate the CWC RN Diver's historical significance and vintage aesthetic, with one owner specifically noting the pleasing click of the bezel. However, some owners find the £900 price point unjustified for a quartz watch with average finishing and faux indices, with one reporting a case polish mark and chipping after a few months. Another owner finds the CWC GS a versatile and reliable field watch, though its size may be an issue for those with larger wrists. On balance, owners find the CWC RN Diver appealing for its historical nods and design, though some question its value proposition at the current price.

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.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tamar Quartz Divers Watch41mm
Distinct 348mm
Power Reserve
Tamar Quartz Divers Watch40h
Distinct 340h
Water Resistance
Tamar Quartz Divers Watch300m
Distinct 350m
MSRP
Tamar Quartz Divers Watch$749
Distinct 3$455

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
48mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
CWC Tamar Quartz Divers Watch
Orange
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
Ronda 715

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$455
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