Side by side · Ferro Race Master Chronograph Corsa vs Nitro

Race Master Corsa
or Race Master Nitro?

Both Leather variants are $485 before RITUAL and $436.50 after the exact cart test, before shipping and taxes. Choose Corsa for a red-and-white dial with a black strap; choose Nitro for a black, white and green dial, orange hands and a pale mint strap. The case, Seiko VK64 movement, Hesalite crystal and 50 m rating are otherwise closely matched.

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Choose the Race Master Chronograph Corsa for
  • Choose it if you want the red-and-white dial with a familiar black leather strap.
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Choose the Race Master Chronograph Nitro for
  • Choose it if you want the black, white and green dial, orange hands and pale mint strap to make the colorway the focal point.
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The specs, side by side.

Race Master Chronograph CorsaRace Master Chronograph Nitro
Listed price$485 at Ferro & Company$485 at Ferro & Company
Case diameter39 mm39 mm
Thickness13 mm13 mm
Lug-to-lug45.2 mm45.2 mm
MovementSeiko VK64 mecha-quartz chronographSeiko VK64 mecha-quartz chronograph
Power reserveBattery (quartz)Battery (quartz)
Water resistance50 m50 m
CrystalGerman-made domed HesaliteGerman-made domed Hesalite
Strap / braceletPerforated black Italian cow-leather racing strap with red stitchingPerforated pale mint-green Italian cow-leather racing strap

Who should buy which.

The Race Master Chronograph Corsa: A buyer who wants a 39 mm motorsport chronograph, a red-and-white split dial and quartz convenience with tactile timing pushers. Choose the Ferro AGL 2 Chronograph Green if sapphire and its listed 100 m water rating matter more, or a mechanical watch if winding is part of the appeal.

The Race Master Chronograph Nitro: A buyer who wants a 39 mm racing chronograph, a black-and-green dial with orange details and a pale mint leather strap. Choose the Race Master Corsa for a red-and-white dial with a black strap, or the AGL 2 Chronograph Green if sapphire and its listed 100 m rating are more important.

Before you order.

Ferro specifies a domed German Hesalite crystal rather than sapphire and lists 50 m / 5 ATM water resistance. Treat it as an everyday watch for dry use and follow Ferro’s water guidance. The $436.50 tested total applies to the Leather SKU 117; the separate bracelet option was listed at $525, but we did not test RITUAL on that variant.

The pale mint strap is a defining part of the Nitro look, not a neutral option, and Ferro lists a 20 mm width. The crystal is German-made domed Hesalite rather than sapphire; the 50 m / 5 ATM water rating also makes this a dry-use choice rather than a swimming or dive watch. Our $436.50 test applies only to Leather SKU 115; the $525 bracelet variant was not tested.

A few good questions.

Should I buy the Ferro & Company Race Master Chronograph Corsa or the Ferro & Company Race Master Chronograph Nitro?

Both Leather variants are $485 before RITUAL and $436.50 after the exact cart test, before shipping and taxes. Choose Corsa for a red-and-white dial with a black strap; choose Nitro for a black, white and green dial, orange hands and a pale mint strap. The case, Seiko VK64 movement, Hesalite crystal and 50 m rating are otherwise closely matched.

Which is cheaper, the Ferro & Company Race Master Chronograph Corsa or the Ferro & Company Race Master Chronograph Nitro?

Both are listed at $485.

Which is more water resistant, the Ferro & Company Race Master Chronograph Corsa or the Ferro & Company Race Master Chronograph Nitro?

Both are rated to 50 m.

Is there a discount code for the Ferro & Company Race Master Chronograph Corsa or the Ferro & Company Race Master Chronograph Nitro?

RITUAL is our supplied code for 10% off at Ferro & Company; it lowered the Ferro & Company Race Master Chronograph Corsa to $436.50 in our test. RITUAL is our supplied code for 10% off at Ferro & Company; it lowered the Ferro & Company Race Master Chronograph Nitro to $436.50 in our test.

More head-to-heads.

Specs: Ferro & Company official page (checked October 17, 2026) and Ferro & Company official page (checked October 17, 2026). Prices are the listed prices at the store each shop button opens.