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Maserati R8821108052 Potenza Automatic Black Leather Strap Watch - W81153
Ref. R8821108052
Sits in Maserati’s upper tier here — more premium than three quarters of the Maserati watches we list, which start at £109.
Price range £109 to £429 across 130 Maserati watches in stock.The Potenza line is Maserati's attempt to carry the brand's automotive identity onto the wrist without simply stamping a logo on a standard dial — and this reference takes that ambition literally. The trident is not printed or applied; it spans the dial as an oversized structural element, with the balance wheel and gear train visible around and beneath it, so the movement and the marque occupy the same plane simultaneously. The NH70 at the heart of it is a Seiko-made calibre, produced in Japan and used across the industry precisely because it is robust, straightforward to service, and long-lived. At 42mm with a profile of 12.7mm the watch sits with reasonable presence without becoming unwieldy, and the vertically brushed steel case gives it an industrial edge that suits the skeleton layout. The crocodile-textured leather strap keeps the overall look dressed rather than sporty, which is the right call for a dial this busy.
- Reference
- R8821108052
- Brand
- Maserati
- Collection
- Potenza
- Case size
- 42mm
- Case thickness
- 12.70mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Automatic
- Calibre
- NH70
- Functions
- Skeleton dial
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Leather strap
- Strap colour
- Black
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
Additional specifications
- Origin
- Made in Japan
Learn more about Maserati
The Maserati brothers founded their workshop in Bologna in 1914 and built racing cars that won the Targa Florio and the Indianapolis 500. The trident emblem comes from the Fountain of Neptune in Bologna.
The watches are a licensed line produced by Morellato Group in Italy, not by the carmaker. They draw openly on automotive design: tachymeter bezels, perforated leather straps recalling racing gloves, dashboard-style dials, and case shapes referencing grilles and instrument binnacles.
Movements are quartz and bought-in automatic. The appeal is the association and the styling rather than the mechanics.
- 1914
- The Maserati brothers found their workshop in Bologna.
- 1926
- The trident emblem first appears on a racing car.
- 2013
- Morellato Group begins producing Maserati watches.
Also in 7 collections
This watch appears in the Maserati Potenza range (6), Back in Stock (5,399), Stainless Steel Watches (3,501), Automatic Watches (1,861), Leather Strap Watches (1,148), Automatic Watches Under £500 (398) and Skeleton Watches (348).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
A mechanical watch for everyday wear.
Strengths
- 100m water resistance covers swimming and watersports
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- One of Maserati's more premium watches
Worth knowing
- Leather does not suit regular contact with water
Price history
This watch is currently at its highest recorded price. It was £335 on 8 September. Prices are checked every day, and we record any changes.
Maserati R8821108052 Potenza alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | R8821108052 | SRPL83K1 | 984985 41 85 20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £375 | £390 | £429 |
| Case size | 42mm | 42.5mm | 42mm |
| Water resistance | 100m | 100m | 100m |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Strap | Leather strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet |
| Power reserve | — | 41 hours | 44 hours |
| This watch | Closely matched |
|
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Yes. At 100m it is rated for swimming and snorkelling, though not for diving.
Water resistance explainedWill the glass scratch?
It can, over time. Mineral glass handles daily wear but will pick up fine scratches that sapphire would not.
Sapphire, mineral and acrylic comparedDoes it need a battery?
No. It is automatic — the motion of your wrist winds it, and there is no cell to replace.
Quartz, automatic and solar comparedIs it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as men's.
Cheapest place to buy
F.Hinds is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
Has the price changed recently?
It's currently at its highest recorded price. It's ranged between £335 and £375, today it's £375.
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