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Ferro PISTAvsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

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PISTA
FerroPISTA
MSRP $645
OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze
KUOEOLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze
MSRP $599
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.

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

Owners widely praise the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze for its vintage military aesthetic and comfortable 35mm wearability, noting the lug design allows it to fit well on wrists around 7 inches. The Seiko NH-35 movement is reported to be reliable, keeping time within +2 to +3 seconds per day. Some owners dislike the 18mm lug width and the PVD coating on the NATO strap hardware, which does not match the bronze case. Overall, owners rate the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze highly for its vintage appeal and comfortable wearability.

From video reviewers

The watch's bronze case finish is a notable strength, with reviewers highlighting its unique patina and subtle aging effect. A weakness is the lume brightness, which may be a drawback for those who prioritize nighttime readability. Reviewers agree on the watch's movement accuracy, citing the reliable and accurate Seiko NH38 caliber.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PISTA48mm
OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze35mm
Power Reserve
PISTA40h
OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze41h
Water Resistance
PISTA50m
OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze100m
MSRP
PISTA$645
OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze$599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Racing
Field
Diameter
48mm
35mm
Thickness
13.1mm
12.35mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
42mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
Brown
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
NH38
Power Reserve
40h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$645
$599
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