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Ferro PISTAvsPraesidus Service Watch

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PISTA
FerroPISTA
MSRP $645
Service Watch
PraesidusService Watch
MSRP $259

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PISTA48mm
Service Watch42mm
Power Reserve
PISTA40h
Service Watch40h
Water Resistance
PISTA50m
Service Watch100m
MSRP
PISTA$645
Service Watch$259

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Racing
Field
Diameter
48mm
42mm
Thickness
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Silver
Green

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$645
$259

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Praesidus Service Watch

Owners widely praise the Praesidus Service Watch for its 38mm size and solid build quality, with the domed crystal providing vintage distortion and the unbranded dial appealing to history enthusiasts. However, owners report jumpy hand sensitivity when setting the time. One owner experienced a scratchy crown and a noisy rotor on their DD-45, which persisted after warranty service and eventually led to the crown locking mid-way. Concerns about slow customer service and a negative reputation for Praesidus's support are also noted by owners. On balance, owners appreciate the vintage aesthetic and wearability of the Praesidus Service Watch, though persistent customer service issues temper enthusiasm.

From video reviewers

The 38mm case size is a strength for those preferring smaller watches. The dial may show slight discoloration or unevenness in finish.

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