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Ferro PISTAvsSeiko Prospex Sea

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The bottom line

The 41.7mm Prospex Sea wears 6.3mm narrower than the 48mm PISTA — that's a meaningful jump on most wrists.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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 Prospex Sea

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent value, robust build, and superior lume, with many noting its comfortable wearability and faithful design recreations. Some owners report the watch can feel big, thick, and heavy on smaller wrists, while others find the sizing perfect. The bezel action is frequently highlighted as smooth and precise, often exceeding that of less expensive models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition.

Where to get them

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Ferro PISTA
Ferro PISTA
MSRP $645
Seiko Prospex Sea
Seiko Prospex Sea
MSRP $595
PISTA
FerroPISTA
MSRP $645
Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $595

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PISTA48mm
Prospex Sea41.7mm
Power Reserve
PISTA40h
Prospex Sea41h
Water Resistance
PISTA50m
Prospex Sea200m
MSRP
PISTA$645
Prospex Sea$595

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Racing
Diver
Diameter
48mm
41.7mm
Thickness
13.1mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
4R35
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$645
$595

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