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Ferro Distinct 3vsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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

Distinct 3
FerroDistinct 3
MSRP $455
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Distinct 348mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Distinct 340h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Distinct 350m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Distinct 3$455
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
48mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
38mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Orange
Bronze

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$455
$399

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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 Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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