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Ferro Distinct 2vsGrand Seiko SBGR261

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Distinct 2
FerroDistinct 2
MSRP $445
SBGR261
Grand SeikoSBGR261
MSRP $4,900

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Distinct 244mm
SBGR26139.5mm
Power Reserve
Distinct 240h
SBGR26172h
Water Resistance
Distinct 250m
SBGR26130m
MSRP
Distinct 2$445
SBGR261$4,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
44mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
46.9mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9S65
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$445
$4,900

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGR261

Grand Seiko SBGR261 owners praise its perfect 39.5mm dimensions, beautiful cream lacquered dial with a silver date disc, and blued second hand, noting the excellent finishing for its price point and its suitability for formal events. Some find the design too safe and the cream dial with leather strap less appealing, while others flag its over 13mm thickness as too tall for a dress watch. The movement finishing is described as rudimentary, though the 9S65 automatic is considered well-made and a terrific value. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGR261 highly for its classic design and excellent finishing at its price.

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