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Ferro Distinct 3vsZelos Helica Moonphase

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Distinct 3
FerroDistinct 3
MSRP $455
Helica Moonphase
ZelosHelica Moonphase
MSRP $1,049

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Distinct 348mm
Helica Moonphase39mm
Power Reserve
Distinct 340h
Helica Moonphase40h
Water Resistance
Distinct 350m
Helica Moonphase100m
MSRP
Distinct 3$455
Helica Moonphase$1,049

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Moonphase
Diameter
48mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Orange
Meteorite

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715
Sellita SW288 Moonphase
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$455
$1,049

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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.

Zelos Helica Moonphase

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helica Moonphase for its gorgeous aventurine dial, unique industrial-dress aesthetic, and comfortable wearability, with one owner calling it spectacular and another their favorite Zelos. The moonphase complication is frequently highlighted as beautiful, though some find the double moon distracting or the dial cluttered. A manual-wind movement combined with a screw-down crown is noted as a drawback by some, requiring adjustment and potentially feeling fragile when fully wound, while one owner reports a 43-hour power reserve. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Helica Moonphase highly for its stunning aventurine dial and unique design at its price point.

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