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Ferro Distinct 3vsMarathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto

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

Distinct 3
FerroDistinct 3
MSRP $455
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MSRP $1,300

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Distinct 348mm
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto41mm
Power Reserve
Distinct 340h
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto40h
Water Resistance
Distinct 350m
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto60m
MSRP
Distinct 3$455
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto$1,300

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Pilot
Diameter
48mm
41mm
Thickness
11mm
11.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
60m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Orange
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$455
$1,300

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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.

Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto

The Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto is praised for its high-accuracy quartz movement, with owners noting its comfort and reliable performance. Reviewers highlight its functional tool-watch appeal, featuring a sandblasted steel case, tritium tubes for constant low-light visibility, and 100-meter water resistance. One owner finds the 41mm case runs a bit small. The Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto utilizes an ETA F06.412 quartz movement with a claimed accuracy of +/- 10 seconds per year and includes a GMT bidirectional bezel. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto highly for its comfortable wear and dependable, high-accuracy quartz movement.

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