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Ferro Distinct 3vsPagani Design PD-1708

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Distinct 3
FerroDistinct 3
MSRP $455
PD-1708
Pagani DesignPD-1708
MSRP $120

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Distinct 348mm
PD-170838mm
Power Reserve
Distinct 340h
PD-170840h
Water Resistance
Distinct 350m
PD-1708100m
MSRP
Distinct 3$455
PD-1708$120

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
48mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Orange
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715
VK64

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$455
$120

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1708

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1708's solid build and surprisingly high-quality finishing for its price point, with one owner noting a comfortable 38mm case and a well-made tapered mesh bracelet featuring a signed safety clasp. However, the lume is described as a bit weak, though evenly applied. Accuracy with the VK64 movement averaged around +6.5 seconds per month over 14 months. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1708 highly for its value and bracelet quality at its price.

From video reviewers

The Pagani Design PD-1708 features a reliable and accurate Japanese VK64 movement. A notable weakness is the lume brightness, which could be improved, particularly in low-light conditions. Reviewers disagree on the bezel diameter, with some users potentially finding it small for the 46mm case length, while others may not have an issue with it.

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