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Ferro Distinct 3vsLorier Hydra SIII

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Distinct 3
FerroDistinct 3
MSRP $455
Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Distinct 348mm
Hydra SIII39mm
Power Reserve
Distinct 340h
Hydra SIII40h
Water Resistance
Distinct 350m
Hydra SIII200m
MSRP
Distinct 3$455
Hydra SIII$699

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
48mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Orange
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$455
$699

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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.

Lorier Hydra SIII

Owners and reviewers praise the Lorier Hydra SIII for its value, GMT functionality via the Miyota 9075 movement, and classic travel-diver aesthetics. Some reviewers note the finishing is simple or a tad rough around the edges, while others find it good for the price. Accuracy figures range from +7 to +8.5 seconds per day. The domed Hesalite crystal may exhibit distortion. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Lorier Hydra SIII highly for its feature set and value proposition in a travel-diver format.

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