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Ferro Distinct 3vsStraton Straton Curve Chrono MKII

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Distinct 3
FerroDistinct 3
MSRP $455
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
StratonStraton Curve Chrono MKII
MSRP $1,099

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Distinct 348mm
Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm
Power Reserve
Distinct 340h
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
Water Resistance
Distinct 350m
Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m
MSRP
Distinct 3$455
Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
48mm
42mm
Thickness
11mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47.4mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Stamped Design with Wheel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Orange
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715
NE86
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$455
$1,099

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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.

Straton Curve Chrono MKII

The watch offers a retro motorsport aesthetic with a quality finish and well-chosen movements at an affordable price. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.

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