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Maserati R8853124003 Sorpasso Bracelet Watch - W81278
Ref. R8853124003
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 76 Maserati watches in stock.The Sorpasso collection takes its name from the Italian word for overtaking — an apt reference given Maserati's involvement, and it sets the design register clearly: this is a sports watch dressed in automotive language rather than horological tradition. At 42mm across and 11mm through the case, it wears with a flatness that keeps it from sitting proud on the wrist, and a 21mm lug width gives the bracelet a planted, substantial feel without the heaviness some full-metal watches carry. The black sunray dial reads cleanly against silver stick indices and hands, the sunray finish doing useful work in shifting light where a flat dial would simply look dark. The lume on the baton hands is adequate for a momentary glance in a dim room, though it fades quickly — this is not a watch to navigate by at 3am. The deployment clasp with push-button releases is a practical inclusion, and link removal via push-pins means sizing is straightforward without a visit to a jeweller.
- Reference
- R8853124003
- Brand
- Maserati
- Case size
- 42mm
- Case thickness
- 11mm
- Lug width
- 21mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Calibre
- Miyota 2315
- Functions
- Date
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Clasp
- Deployant clasp
- 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 1 collection
This watch appears in Stainless Steel Watches (3,082).
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
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| Specification | R8853124003 | MK6317 | AR11589 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £199 | £199 | £190 |
| Case size | 42mm | 42mm | 42mm |
| Water resistance | 100m | 100m | 100m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | 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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