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Ferro Distinct 3vsanOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)

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Distinct 3
FerroDistinct 3
MSRP $455
Model 1 (Group Buy)
anOrdainModel 1 (Group Buy)
MSRP $1,905

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Distinct 348mm
Model 1 (Group Buy)38mm
Power Reserve
Distinct 340h
Model 1 (Group Buy)42h
Water Resistance
Distinct 350m
Model 1 (Group Buy)50m
MSRP
Distinct 3$455
Model 1 (Group Buy)$1,905

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
48mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Orange
Hodinkee Sunburst

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Quartz
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$455
$1,905

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)

Owners widely praise the anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy) for its exceptional vitreous enamel dial, custom typography, and elegant, handmade aesthetic. The dial's deep colors and light-reflecting properties are frequently highlighted as a standout feature, with crisp printing and legible layouts. One owner notes the case finishing is basic but well-executed with a high-polish finish and defined lugs. The watch is considered worth the wait and looks better in person, becoming a daily wearer for some. However, long wait times from deposit to delivery, sometimes nearly two years, are a significant drawback. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is standard with a 38-hour power reserve, and one reviewer wished the 12.3mm case was slimmer. Another owner found the case plain and the buckle thin, while also noting white hands could crowd dial numbers on a GMT variant. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting good timekeeping and another noting the watch is keeping good time.

From video reviewers

The enamel dial is a standout feature. Legibility issues were addressed by reluming the hands.

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