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Ferro Distinct 2vsPagani Design PD-1708

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Distinct 2
FerroDistinct 2
MSRP $445
PD-1708
Pagani DesignPD-1708
MSRP $120

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Distinct 244mm
PD-170838mm
Power Reserve
Distinct 240h
PD-170840h
Water Resistance
Distinct 250m
PD-1708100m
MSRP
Distinct 2$445
PD-1708$120

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
44mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
VK64

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$445
$120

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Ferro Distinct 2

The Ferro Distinct 2 is noted for its well-polished finish and a screw-down crown for improved grip. One owner reports the flat sapphire crystal lacks anti-reflective coating and the dial has no lume. The watch is available with quartz Ronda, Miyota automatic, or ETA automatic movements and features a 100m water-resistant stainless steel case. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Ferro Distinct 2's improved finishing and practical screw-down crown as key strengths.

Pagani Design PD-1708

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1708's solid build and surprisingly high-quality finishing for its price point, with one owner noting a comfortable 38mm case and a well-made tapered mesh bracelet featuring a signed safety clasp. However, the lume is described as a bit weak, though evenly applied. Accuracy with the VK64 movement averaged around +6.5 seconds per month over 14 months. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1708 highly for its value and bracelet quality at its price.

From video reviewers

The Pagani Design PD-1708 features a reliable and accurate Japanese VK64 movement. A notable weakness is the lume brightness, which could be improved, particularly in low-light conditions. Reviewers disagree on the bezel diameter, with some users potentially finding it small for the 46mm case length, while others may not have an issue with it.

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