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Ferro Distinct 2vsPraesidus A-5 UDT

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Distinct 2
FerroDistinct 2
MSRP $445
A-5 UDT
PraesidusA-5 UDT
MSRP $645

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Distinct 244mm
A-5 UDT38mm
Power Reserve
Distinct 240h
A-5 UDT40h
Water Resistance
Distinct 250m
A-5 UDT200m
MSRP
Distinct 2$445
A-5 UDT$645

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
44mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$445
$645

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What people say

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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.

Praesidus A-5 UDT

The Praesidus A-5 UDT is noted for its historically inspired design, featuring an oversized crown cap and chain that pays homage to WW2 canteen watches. Reviewers highlight its functional dial with embossed, Super-LumiNova filled numerals and markers for legibility, alongside 200m water resistance and a 38mm brushed stainless steel case. Some owners find the 11.7mm thickness problematic, describing it as disproportionately tall. The watch's ana/digi functionality and connection to special operations forces are also praised. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Praesidus A-5 UDT for its unique historical design elements and functional dial.

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