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Ferro Distinct 3vsTissot Carson Premium

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Distinct 3
FerroDistinct 3
MSRP $455
Carson Premium
TissotCarson Premium
MSRP $450

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Distinct 348mm
Carson Premium30mm
Power Reserve
Distinct 340h
Carson Premium40h
Water Resistance
Distinct 350m
Carson Premium50m
MSRP
Distinct 3$455
Carson Premium$450

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
48mm
30mm
Thickness
11mm
6.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
30mm
Lug Width
22mm
15mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Orange
Silver
Indices
Applied
Roman

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$455
$450

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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.

Tissot Carson Premium

Owners widely praise the Tissot Carson Premium for its classy, jewelry-like appearance and versatile wearability, with many noting its refined materials and finishing. The watch is considered worth its price premium due to features like a date complication and a 20mm lug width for easier strap changes. Its sapphire crystal is noted to hold up well, and the dial is described as having a nice silvery finish with a framed date detail. One owner highlights the attractive moonphase complication and high value for money. However, one owner reported their automatic Tissot Carson gained about a minute per day, which they found excessive for a Swiss-made watch. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Carson Premium highly for its attractive aesthetics and value, despite isolated reports of timekeeping issues.

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