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Maserati R8853153001 Velocita Slim Bracelet Watch - W81303
Ref. R8853153001
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Stepping up in Maserati's range
The Velocità Slim collection takes its name seriously: at 7.78mm thick, this is a watch that disappears beneath a shirt cuff in a way that almost nothing at 40mm will. That slimness is the whole design brief, and the execution is consistent — a clean fixed bezel, no raised crown to catch on fabric, a bracelet that lies flat against the wrist. The midnight blue dial is textured in a grid pattern drawn from car grille design, which gives it something to look at without complicating the read. The VJ42 movement inside is made by Seiko Instruments, the manufacturing arm that supplies movements to a wide range of watchmakers, and brings with it the low-drift accuracy and near-zero servicing demands that make a quartz this thin genuinely practical rather than merely decorative.
- Reference
- R8853153001
- Brand
- Maserati
- Case size
- 40mm
- Case thickness
- 7.78mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Blue
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Bezel
- Fixed
- Movement
- Quartz
- Calibre
- VJ42
- Functions
- Date
- Water resistance
- 50m
- 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 2 collections
This watch appears in Stainless Steel Watches (3,032) and Blue Dial Watches (812).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 40mm suits most wrists
- 7.78mm is unusually slim for a 40mm case
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
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| Specification | R8853153001 | 1782743 | TW2W10400 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £189 | £189 | £190 |
| Case size | 40mm | 40mm | 40mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | 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 £189. 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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