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Ferro Distinct 3vsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

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Distinct 3
FerroDistinct 3
MSRP $455
Prospex SPEEDTIMER
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER
MSRP $750

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Distinct 348mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER41.4mm
Power Reserve
Distinct 340h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER40h
Water Resistance
Distinct 350m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
MSRP
Distinct 3$455
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$750

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
48mm
41.4mm
Thickness
11mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
45.9mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Orange
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715
V192

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$455
$750

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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.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's design, with specific mentions of its beautiful ice blue sundial and compact 39mm case size, which some note wears smaller than its specifications due to a short lug-to-lug distance. Reviewers highlight its racing-inspired aesthetic and versatility, with one owner finding the 39mm solar model a sturdy and reliable everyday watch with 100m water resistance. However, some owners question the value proposition, citing the $700 price for a solar quartz model and a thickness of 13mm, while others expressed a preference for automatic movements. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's attractive vintage-inspired design and compact wearability, though some debate its value and thickness for a solar quartz chronograph.

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