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Ferro Distinct 3vsPraesidus Desert Field

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

Distinct 3
FerroDistinct 3
MSRP $455
Desert Field
PraesidusDesert Field
MSRP $195

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Distinct 348mm
Desert Field34mm
Power Reserve
Distinct 340h
Desert Field40h
Water Resistance
Distinct 350m
Desert Field50m
MSRP
Distinct 3$455
Desert Field$195

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
48mm
34mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Orange
Red

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715
Ronda 515

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$455
$195

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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.

Praesidus Desert Field

Praesidus Desert Field owners highlight its textured dial, with one specifically mentioning the Black Texture variant. On balance, owners find the Praesidus Desert Field appealing for its dial textures.

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