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Ferro Distinct 3vsZelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Distinct 3
FerroDistinct 3
MSRP $455
Skyraider 40 Skeleton
ZelosSkyraider 40 Skeleton
MSRP $1,999

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Distinct 348mm
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40mm
Power Reserve
Distinct 340h
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
Distinct 350m
Skyraider 40 Skeleton50m
MSRP
Distinct 3$455
Skyraider 40 Skeleton$1,999

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Skeleton
Diameter
48mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Orange
Ti Damascus LE

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Type
Quartz
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$455
$1,999

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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 Skyraider 40 Skeleton

The Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is noted for its skeletonized dial and the use of BGW9 and C3 Super-LumiNova for legibility. It is powered by a manual-wind ETA 6498 movement, offering a 44-hour power reserve. On balance, the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is seen as a cool-looking option, though availability is a factor.

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