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Ferro Distinct 2vsPraesidus Type H-75

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Distinct 2
FerroDistinct 2
MSRP $445
Type H-75
PraesidusType H-75
MSRP $245

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Distinct 244mm
Type H-7539mm
Power Reserve
Distinct 240h
Type H-7540h
Water Resistance
Distinct 250m
Type H-75100m
MSRP
Distinct 2$445
Type H-75$245

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Pilot
Diameter
44mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63 Meca-Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$445
$245

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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 Type H-75

The Praesidus Type H-75 is praised for its mid-century pilot chronograph style and approachable $245 price point, featuring a utilitarian 38mm stainless steel case with a gear-toothed bezel and an attractive aged dial texture with raised Arabic numerals. However, the "sapphire coated" mineral crystal and divisive mustard-yellow lume on brushed hands are noted drawbacks. One reviewer found the oversized crown made daily winding a tactile pleasure. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Praesidus Type H-75 highly for its successful capture of vintage pilot chronograph aesthetics at an accessible price.

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