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Ferro PISTAvsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series

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PISTA
FerroPISTA
MSRP $645
5 Sports SKX series
Seiko5 Sports SKX series
MSRP $495
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.

Seiko 5 Sports SKX series

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series is widely praised as an excellent gateway watch, offering great value with a solid build and powerful lume. Owners widely report that the NH36 movement's accuracy is a "luck of the draw," with official specs allowing up to +/-40 seconds per day, though many experience +/-5 to 10 seconds. Some owners note the lack of a screw-down crown and 100m water resistance, while others highlight its ISO 6425 compliance, 200m water resistance, and screw-down crown as superior tool watch features. Some owners find the original SKX models heavier and bulkier than newer lines, while others praise its iconic, tough, and rugged dive watch design and proven durability. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series highly for its iconic, durable dive watch design and strong value proposition.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PISTA48mm
5 Sports SKX series42.5mm
Power Reserve
PISTA40h
5 Sports SKX series41h
Water Resistance
PISTA50m
5 Sports SKX series100m
MSRP
PISTA$645
5 Sports SKX series$495

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Racing
GMT
Diameter
48mm
42.5mm
Thickness
13.1mm
13.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
Silver
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
4R34
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$645
$495
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