Ferro & Company / Racing$526.50After codeBefore code$585Save $58.50
Race Master Automatic Red
A racing dial with a compact footprint
Race Master Automatic Red
or PISTA SILVER?
The Race Master is the smaller, bolder 39 mm racing watch with a red dial and 24-hour hand. The PISTA is larger at 42 mm, adds sapphire and 100 m, and suits buyers who want more wrist presence.
Ferro & Company / Racing$580.50After codeBefore code$645Save $64.50
PISTA SILVER
Bold vintage racing cues, straightforward automatic timekeeping.
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Choose the Race Master Automatic Red for
- Costs $60 less at its listed price
- Smaller case for slimmer wrists: 39 mm vs 42 mm
- Watch Ritual code RITUAL tested: $526.50 before shipping
Choose the PISTA SILVER for
- More water resistance: 100 m vs 50 m
- Sapphire crystal
- More wrist presence at 42 mm
- Watch Ritual code RITUAL tested: $580.50 before shipping
The specs, side by side.
Race Master Automatic RedPISTA SILVER
Listed price$585$645 at Ferro & Company
Case diameter39 mm42 mm
Thickness13.4 mm13.1 mm
Lug-to-lug45.2 mm48 mm
MovementMiyota 8217 automatic with 24-hour displaySeiko NH35 automatic
Power reserveNot published42 hours
Water resistance50 m100 m
CrystalGerman Hesalite box-domed crystalDouble-domed sapphire with anti-reflective coating
Strap / braceletPerforated Italian cow leather22 mm perforated Italian cowhide leather
Who should buy which.
The Race Master Automatic Red: A buyer who wants a distinctive red racing-inspired automatic with a 24-hour display and a standard 20 mm strap width. If your priority is a quiet dial that blends into a rotation, this bright red racing design is not the one we would choose.
The PISTA SILVER: A buyer who wants a substantial silver-dial racing design, a recognizable automatic movement, sapphire and a strap with period character. Choose another watch if you need a working stopwatch chronograph, a compact 38–40 mm case or an integrated steel bracelet.
Before you order.
The 13.4 mm case wears taller than its 39 mm diameter suggests. Ferro uses domed Hesalite rather than sapphire, and the 5 ATM rating with a leather strap makes this a dry-day choice rather than a swimming watch.
At 42 mm across and 48 mm lug-to-lug, this is a larger watch than many vintage racing designs suggest. The 13.1 mm case and 22 mm leather strap also make it less discreet than a dress watch. Ferro lists 100 m / 10 ATM for the case, but the supplied leather strap is not our choice for swimming; follow Ferro’s care guidance and use a suitable strap if water exposure is part of your routine.
A few good questions.
Should I buy the Ferro & Company Race Master Automatic Red or the Ferro & Company PISTA SILVER?
The Race Master is the smaller, bolder 39 mm racing watch with a red dial and 24-hour hand. The PISTA is larger at 42 mm, adds sapphire and 100 m, and suits buyers who want more wrist presence.
Which is cheaper, the Ferro & Company Race Master Automatic Red or the Ferro & Company PISTA SILVER?
The Ferro & Company Race Master Automatic Red is listed at $585, against $645 for the Ferro & Company PISTA SILVER, checked 2026-10-16.
Which is more water resistant, the Ferro & Company Race Master Automatic Red or the Ferro & Company PISTA SILVER?
The Ferro & Company PISTA SILVER is rated to 100 m, against 50 m for the Ferro & Company Race Master Automatic Red.
Is there a discount code for the Ferro & Company Race Master Automatic Red or the Ferro & Company PISTA SILVER?
RITUAL is our supplied code for 10% off at Ferro & Company; it lowered the Ferro & Company Race Master Automatic Red to $526.50 in our test. RITUAL is our supplied code for 10% off at Ferro & Company; it lowered the Ferro & Company PISTA SILVER to $580.50 in our test.
Specs: Ferro & Company official page (checked October 16, 2026) and Ferro & Company official page (checked October 16, 2026). Prices are the listed prices at the store each shop button opens.