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Ferro Distinct 3vsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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Distinct 3
FerroDistinct 3
MSRP $455
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Distinct 348mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Distinct 340h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Distinct 350m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Distinct 3$455
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
48mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Orange
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715
Miyota 2070/2170

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$455
$218

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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.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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