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Maserati R8851153001 Velocita Slim Black Leather Strap Watch - W81306
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The Velocita Slim belongs to Maserati's licensing-driven accessory line, where the brief is straightforward: carry the trident emblem on something a Maserati enthusiast will actually wear daily. The rose gold PVD over steel does that without weight — at 8mm thick, the case sits closer to a dress watch than most branded lifestyle pieces, and it disappears under a jacket cuff with ease. The black dial works in the watch's favour. A textured multi-finish surface catches directional light differently from the slender hands and indices, giving the face more depth than a flat read would, and the trident at twelve keeps the branding present without dominating. The rose gold buckle is finished to match the case, so the watch reads as a considered whole rather than a mismatched assembly. The SII quartz movement inside is the same family Seiko supplies to several reputable mid-range brands — accurate, low-maintenance, and the kind of thing that will simply keep going without asking anything of the owner.
- Reference
- R8851153001
- Brand
- Maserati
- Collection
- Velocita Slim
- Case size
- 40mm
- Case thickness
- 8mm
- Case material
- Rose gold PVD
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Date
- Water resistance
- 50m
- 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 4 collections
This watch appears in Back in Stock (1,726), Leather Strap Watches (868), Dress Watches (452) and Rose Gold Watches (221).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
A slim watch on leather, made for wearing with a shirt.
Strengths
- 40mm suits most wrists
- 8mm is unusually slim for a 40mm case
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
Maserati R8851153001 Velocita Slim Black alternatives
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| Specification | R8851153001 | RGB10104/24 | AX2823 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £225 | £219 | £219 |
| Case size | 40mm | 40mm | 40mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Leather strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet |
| 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?
Showering yes, swimming no. 50m covers splashes and brief immersion, but a swimming stroke generates well above the pressure that figure describes.
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.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as men's, though at 40mm it sits in the range that suits anyone.
Cheapest place to buy
F.Hinds is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference new, at £225. 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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