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Ferro PISTAvsHamilton Ventura S Auto

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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.

Hamilton Ventura S Auto

The Hamilton Ventura S Auto is widely regarded as a conversation-starting, unique, sci-fi-inspired piece with a cool openworked dial. Owners praise its good finishing and find it more versatile for everyday wear than initially expected, with some acknowledging its iconic status. However, the Hamilton Ventura S Auto is also described as expensive for its features, with limited styling versatility and a design that some find polarizing, leading to a novelty that can wear off. Concerns are raised about its 14mm thickness and dial legibility, with some finding the side wings overwhelming for smaller wrists and the case wearing large. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Hamilton Ventura S Auto for its distinctive design and conversation-starting qualities, despite its polarizing aesthetic and price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PISTA48mm
Ventura S Auto34mm
Power Reserve
PISTA
Ventura S Auto48h
Water Resistance
PISTA50m
Ventura S Auto50m
MSRP
PISTA$645
Ventura S Auto$1,345

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Racing
Dress
Diameter
48mm
34mm
Thickness
13.1mm
10.65mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
0mm
Lug Width
22mm
16mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
C26.101
Power Reserve
0h
48h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$645
$1,345
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