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Ferro PISTAvsFormex Reef 39.5 mm

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PISTA
FerroPISTA
MSRP $645
Reef 39.5 mm
FormexReef 39.5 mm
MSRP $2,230

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PISTA48mm
Reef 39.5 mm39.5mm
Power Reserve
PISTA40h
Reef 39.5 mm56h
Water Resistance
PISTA50m
Reef 39.5 mm300m
MSRP
PISTA$645
Reef 39.5 mm$2,230

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Racing
Diver
Diameter
48mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13.1mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
45.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Silver
Bahama Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
Sellita SW300-1
Power Reserve
40h
56h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$645
$2,230

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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.

Formex Reef 39.5 mm

The Formex Reef 39.5 mm is widely praised for its refined finishing, comfortable and well-proportioned case design, and impressive specifications for its price point, including COSC-certified Sellita SW300-1 movement and 300m water resistance. Owners and reviewers highlight the tool-less micro-adjust clasp and quick-release spring bars as practical features. Some reviewers note that the 22mm lug width feels slightly disproportionate to the smaller case, and the bracelet could benefit from more taper, though this is a point of contention for some owners who value the overall package. A prototype crown protrusion issue is noted as being addressed for production. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Reef 39.5 mm highly for its excellent value and well-executed design.

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