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Ferro Distinct 3vsTornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT

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Distinct 3
FerroDistinct 3
MSRP $455
Blakjak 12-hr GMT
Tornek-RayvilleBlakjak 12-hr GMT
MSRP $895

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Distinct 348mm
Blakjak 12-hr GMT42.5mm
Power Reserve
Distinct 340h
Blakjak 12-hr GMT42h
Water Resistance
Distinct 350m
Blakjak 12-hr GMT200m
MSRP
Distinct 3$455
Blakjak 12-hr GMT$895

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
48mm
42.5mm
Thickness
11mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
49mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Orange
Black
Lume
None
Superluminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715
SII NH36
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$455
$895

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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.

Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT

The Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT is a 42.5mm stainless steel watch featuring a DLC-coated bezel, sapphire crystal, and a matte black dial with 12- and 24-hour scales. It is powered by a Seiko SII NH36 automatic movement, offering a 41-hour power reserve, and boasts 200 meters of water resistance. The dial includes a day/date complication and Super-LumiNova BGW9 lume. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight its robust build and functional military-inspired design as key strengths.

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