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Ferro PISTAvsFortis Vagabond V-40

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PISTA
FerroPISTA
MSRP $645
Vagabond V-40
FortisVagabond V-40
MSRP $7,480

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PISTA48mm
Vagabond V-4040mm
Power Reserve
PISTA40h
Vagabond V-4070h
Water Resistance
PISTA50m
Vagabond V-40200m
MSRP
PISTA$645
Vagabond V-40$7,480

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Racing
Sport
Diameter
48mm
40mm
Thickness
13.1mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Silver
Gray

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
Manufacture WERK 13
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
28

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$645
$7,480

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What people say

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Ferro PISTA

The Ferro PISTA is widely praised for its exciting and thrilling driving experience, with owners highlighting its faultless handling and a powerful engine that makes other cars feel primitive. Reviewers and owners alike appreciate its beautiful and effective design, noting features like the air pass-through on the hood as particularly attractive. Some owners find the Ferro PISTA's performance and aerodynamics desirable, while others note its tighter suspension and hard-shifting experience as a special, raw characteristic. On balance, owners rate the Ferro PISTA highly for its thrilling performance and striking design.

Fortis Vagabond V-40

The Fortis Vagabond V-40 is praised for its charismatic, retro 70s feel, featuring a titanium case, a unique dial with an 18K white gold GMT ring, and a Kenissi-developed Werk 13 chronometer movement. Owners note its good build quality and comfort, with one describing it as oozing cool. However, its $6,150 USD price is considered a "tough sell" and a "colossal misstep" by some, with concerns raised about its 14mm thickness, 51mm lug-to-lug, and poor resale value, though one reviewer noted the bracelet's lack of taper as a minor drawback. On balance, owners and reviewers acknowledge the Fortis Vagabond V-40's unique charm and solid build but question its value proposition at its price point.

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