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Ferro Distinct 2vsTissot Chrono XL Vintage

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Distinct 2
FerroDistinct 2
MSRP $445
Chrono XL Vintage
TissotChrono XL Vintage
MSRP $450

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Distinct 244mm
Chrono XL Vintage45mm
Power Reserve
Distinct 240h
Chrono XL Vintage40h
Water Resistance
Distinct 250m
Chrono XL Vintage100m
MSRP
Distinct 2$445
Chrono XL Vintage$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
44mm
45mm
Thickness
11mm
11.02mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
45mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Indices
Applied
Arabic
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
13 1/4'''

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$445
$450

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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.

Tissot Chrono XL Vintage

The Tissot Chrono XL Vintage is widely appreciated for its retro pilot aesthetic, featuring altimeter-style numerals and a black, white, and bronze dial within a black steel case. Owners consistently praise its excellent lume for the price point. While the 45mm size is noted as substantial, some find it fits surprisingly well even under shirt cuffs, though it is generally considered more of a casual, t-shirt watch. On balance, owners value the Tissot Chrono XL Vintage for its distinctive vintage pilot design and strong lume at its price.

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