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Maserati R8821124004 Sorpasso Automatic Black Leather Strap Watch - W81326
Ref. R8821124004
Sits in Maserati’s upper tier here — more premium than three quarters of the Maserati watches we list, which start at £112.
Price range £112 to £429 across 124 Maserati watches in stock.The Sorpasso takes its name from the Italian word for overtaking — the brand's automotive identity worn on the wrist. The skeleton dial is the whole point of the exercise here, cutting away the dial plate to leave the Miyota 8N24's balance wheel and gear train visible, framed by the trident logo and backed by an exhibition caseback that continues the view from the other side. At 42mm the case sits with reasonable presence without becoming unwieldy, and the black-on-silver contrast of the exposed movement reads clearly at a glance. The alligator-textured leather strap keeps things dressed without pretension, and the pin buckle adjusts across standard punched holes in the conventional way.
- Reference
- R8821124004
- Brand
- Maserati
- Collection
- Sorpasso
- Case size
- 42mm
- Lug width
- 21mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Automatic
- Calibre
- 8N24
- 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 Sorpasso range (8), Back in Stock (4,815), Stainless Steel Watches (3,155), Automatic Watches (1,641), Leather Strap Watches (1,029), Automatic Watches Under £500 (375) and Skeleton Watches (321).
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 £349 on 6 September. Prices are checked every day, and we record any changes.
Maserati R8821124004 Sorpasso alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | R8821124004 | SRPL89K1 | PWRAA0223 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £359 | £360 | £359 |
| Case size | 42mm | 42.5mm | 42mm |
| Water resistance | 100m | 100m | 50m |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Strap | Leather strap | Silicone strap | Stainless steel bracelet |
| Power reserve | — | 41 hours | 40 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 comparedWhat size strap does it take?
21mm. Any strap of that width will fit, and on most modern watches quick-release bars make the swap a two-minute job with no tools.
Is 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 £349 and £359, today it's £359.
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