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Maserati R8851124002 Sorpasso Brown Leather Strap Watch - W81279
Ref. R8851124002
Sits in Maserati’s upper tier here — more premium than three quarters of the Maserati watches we list, which start at £104.
Price range £104 to £325 across 73 Maserati watches in stock.The Sorpasso collection draws its name and energy from Maserati's motorsport heritage, translating the marque's aesthetic into a wrist-worn form that sits closer to the paddock than the pit lane. The rose gold PVD case against a silver sunray dial is a combination that reads as deliberately warm rather than showy, and at 11.70mm the whole thing clears a shirt cuff without resistance — unusually slim for a 42mm case. The Miyota 2315 inside is a Citizen-group movement with a straightforward brief: accurate, self-sufficient, low fuss. The date sits at three o'clock, the plongeur hands carry a basic lume coating that aids low-light reading without pretending to be something more, and the brown leather strap is broken in quickly enough to wear comfortably from the first day.
- Reference
- R8851124002
- Brand
- Maserati
- Case size
- 42mm
- Case thickness
- 11.70mm
- Lug width
- 21mm
- Case material
- Rose gold PVD
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Silver
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Calibre
- Miyota 2315
- Functions
- Date
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Leather strap
- Strap colour
- Brown
- 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 3 collections
This watch appears in Leather Strap Watches (982), Silver Dial Watches (677) and Rose Gold Watches (305).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
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
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| Specification | R8851124002 | MK6317 | AR11589 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £199 | £199 | £190 |
| Case size | 42mm | 42mm | 42mm |
| Water resistance | 100m | 100m | 100m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Leather strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet |
| This watch | Closely matched | Closely matched |
Your new watch
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.
Will the glass scratch?
It can, over time. Mineral glass handles daily wear but will pick up fine scratches that sapphire would not.
Does it need a battery?
Yes. It is quartz, so expect a battery change every two to three years at a jeweller.
What 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 new, at £199. There is nothing to compare it against today.
Who are F.Hinds?
F.Hinds has been run by the same family since 1856 and is now in its fifth generation, with more than 115 shops across England and Wales. They are a member of the Responsible Jewellery Council and an Authorised Diamond Dealer.
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