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Ferro PISTAvsSeiko 5 Sports SNXS series

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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.

Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series for its attractive sunburst dials, vintage aesthetic, and excellent value, with many highlighting its comfortable wearability. Reviewers and owners consistently flag the stock bracelet as a significant weakness, often described as jangly, hair-pulling, and difficult to adjust, with a flimsy clasp. The Hardlex crystal is noted as being prone to scratching, and the caseback is described as thick, contributing to a bulky appearance. Accuracy with the movement is reported to be variable, ranging from +/- 1-2 seconds per day to +/- 20 seconds or more, and the movement itself lacks hacking and hand-winding. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series highly for its stunning dials and value, despite significant criticisms of its bracelet and movement limitations.

From video reviewers

The vintage-inspired design and compact case size are praised. The price increase over the previous generation is a point of contention.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PISTA48mm
5 Sports SNXS series37.4mm
Power Reserve
PISTA40h
5 Sports SNXS series41h
Water Resistance
PISTA50m
5 Sports SNXS series100m
MSRP
PISTA$645
5 Sports SNXS series$415

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Racing
Sport
Diameter
48mm
37.4mm
Thickness
13.1mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
44.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Dial Color
Silver
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
4R36
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$645
$415
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