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Fears BrunswickvsFerro Distinct 3

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Brunswick
FearsBrunswick
MSRP $3,125
Distinct 3
FerroDistinct 3
MSRP $455

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Brunswick38mm
Distinct 348mm
Power Reserve
Brunswick40h
Distinct 340h
Water Resistance
Brunswick10m
Distinct 350m
MSRP
Brunswick$3,125
Distinct 3$455

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
48mm
Thickness
11.25mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
10m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Brown
Orange

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 7001
Ronda 715
Type
Manual
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,125
$455

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What people say

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Fears Brunswick

Fears Brunswick owners and reviewers widely praise its elegant, vintage-inspired design, beautiful cushion case shape, and textured dials, with specific commendations for hand-polished German dials and hand-applied numerals. Some reviewers would prefer a screw-down crown despite the 100m water resistance, and one owner notes the price point is steep for a microbrand with an off-the-shelf movement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Brunswick highly for its charming design and dial finishing.

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.

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