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Ferro Distinct 3vsWilliam Wood Beacon

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Distinct 3
FerroDistinct 3
MSRP $455
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Distinct 348mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
Distinct 340h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
Distinct 350m
Beacon50m
MSRP
Distinct 3$455
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
48mm
41mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Orange
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715
Ronda 762

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$455
$495

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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.

William Wood Beacon

The William Wood Beacon is praised for its bold flavors, particularly its prominent oak and rye influence, with tasting notes of candied orange peel, dried apricots, and baking spices, and a long, full finish. Some find its oak-forward profile overwhelming and its MSRP of $300 unreasonable. Overall, owners rate the William Wood Beacon highly for its bold flavors and character, with one owner awarding it a score of 9.4/10.

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