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Ferro Distinct 3vsGrand Seiko SBGV239

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Distinct 3
FerroDistinct 3
MSRP $455
SBGV239
Grand SeikoSBGV239
MSRP $3,100

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Distinct 348mm
SBGV23940mm
Power Reserve
Distinct 340h
SBGV23940h
Water Resistance
Distinct 350m
SBGV239100m
MSRP
Distinct 3$455
SBGV239$3,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
48mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46.2mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
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
9F82

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$455
$3,100

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGV239

The Grand Seiko SBGV239 is widely praised for its superb timekeeping from the 9F Quartz movement and its excellent finishing, which exceeds expectations. Owners highlight the dial's ability to pop even in poor lighting and its deep blue color that can appear black. The watch's 40mm diameter is also frequently cited as a positive attribute for wearability. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGV239 highly for its exceptional finishing and the precise timekeeping of its 9F Quartz movement.

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