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Maserati R8821108053 Potenza Automatic Black Leather Strap Watch - W81154
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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 132 Maserati watches in stock.The Potenza takes its name from Maserati's horsepower rating and exists to carry the brand's automotive identity into a wearable form — the trident logo sits at the centre of the skeleton dial not as decoration but as the structural focal point around which the movement is displayed. The NH70 beneath it is Seiko's own manufacture, which means the finishing and reliability of the gear train are not afterthoughts. At 42mm in rose gold PVD with a black dial and black leather strap, the contrast is deliberate and uncomplicated: the warm case tone reads against dark leather in a way that a steel case would not. The skeleton dial adds depth without demanding much from the light — what you see shifts depending on the angle, but the trident stays readable throughout.
- Reference
- R8821108053
- Brand
- Maserati
- Collection
- Potenza
- Case size
- 42mm
- Case thickness
- 13mm
- Case material
- Rose gold PVD
- 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
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 (5,241), Automatic Watches (1,792), Leather Strap Watches (1,111), Automatic Watches Under £500 (403), Skeleton Watches (339) and Rose Gold Watches (305).
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 £419 on 4 September. Prices are checked every day, and we record any changes.
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| Specification | R8821108053 | 984985 41 85 20 | SSK033K1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £429 | £429 | £430 |
| Case size | 42mm | 42mm | 42.5mm |
| Water resistance | 100m | 100m | 100m |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Strap | Leather strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet |
| Power reserve | — | 44 hours | 41 hours |
| This watch | Closely matched | 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 £419 and £429, today it's £429.
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