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Ferro Distinct 3vsFortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC

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Distinct 3
FerroDistinct 3
MSRP $455
Marinemaster M-44 DLC
FortisMarinemaster M-44 DLC
MSRP $5,450

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Distinct 348mm
Marinemaster M-44 DLC44mm
Power Reserve
Distinct 340h
Marinemaster M-44 DLC38h
Water Resistance
Distinct 350m
Marinemaster M-44 DLC300m
MSRP
Distinct 3$455
Marinemaster M-44 DLC$5,450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
48mm
44mm
Thickness
11mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel (DLC)
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Orange
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715
Sellita SW220-1
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$455
$5,450

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What people say

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Ferro Distinct 3

Owners widely praise the Ferro Distinct 3 for its improved screw-down crown and centered date complication. However, some find the watch too large, and one owner dislikes the dial for being busy, though the necessity of outer markers for single-hand legibility is noted. The flat sapphire crystal lacks anti-reflective coating, and the dial has no lume. One owner received an NH35A movement instead of the advertised Miyota 9015. Overall, owners appreciate the functional improvements and specific design choices of the Ferro Distinct 3, despite some concerns about size and dial clarity.

Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC

The Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC is widely praised for its robust COSC-certified Kenissi Werk 11 movement, offering a 70-hour power reserve, and its stealthy, scratch-resistant Dianoir DLC coating. Owners find it comfortable to wear despite its 44mm size, with one owner considering it a standout piece. Some reviewers note a subtle difference in the color tone of the DLC coating on the crown and bezel lock between variants. Overall, owners and reviewers regard the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC highly for its durable construction and reliable, high-spec movement.

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