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Ferro Distinct 3vsLongines PRIMALUNA

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Distinct 3
FerroDistinct 3
MSRP $455
PRIMALUNA
LonginesPRIMALUNA
MSRP $1,700

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Distinct 348mm
PRIMALUNA30mm
Power Reserve
Distinct 340h
PRIMALUNA40h
Water Resistance
Distinct 350m
PRIMALUNA30m
MSRP
Distinct 3$455
PRIMALUNA$1,700

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
48mm
30mm
Thickness
11mm
8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
37mm
Lug Width
22mm
7mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Orange
Mother of Pearl
Indices
Applied
Diamond indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715
L152.3
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$455
$1,700

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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.

Longines PRIMALUNA

Owners widely praise the Longines PRIMALUNA for its attractive style and understated 26.5mm size, with the automatic version favored for its smooth sweep. The redesigned 34mm model features a fluid, polished case, available in steel or bi-metal, with dial options including mother-of-pearl. The automatic movement, Caliber L899, demonstrates consistent accuracy averaging a loss of 1.3 seconds per day across six positions and 3-4 seconds per day on the wrist, performing within COSC standards. The automatic movement offers a 72-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers highly regard the Longines PRIMALUNA for its blend of classic aesthetics and contemporary design updates, particularly appreciating the automatic movement's performance and the watch's overall stylish appeal.

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