Maserati R8853153003 Velocita Slim Bracelet Watch - W81304

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Maserati R8853153003 Velocita Slim Bracelet Watch - W81304

Name: Maserati R8853153003 Velocita Slim Bracelet Watch - W81304
Brand: Maserati
SKU: R8853153003
Price: 225 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Stepping up in Maserati's range

The Velocità Slim takes its name seriously: at under 8mm thick, it sits genuinely flat against the wrist and disappears under a shirt cuff in a way that most 40mm steel watches cannot manage. The green sunray dial gives it a little depth and character without tipping into sport-watch territory — it reads well in flat light and shifts slightly under angles. The VJ42 inside is a Seiko Instruments calibre, which means reliable and trim, suited to a case built around thinness. The deployant clasp with push-button release keeps the bracelet secure and makes it easy to put on and take off without fumbling, which matters on a watch that is likely to move between uses.

Reference: R8853153003
Brand: Maserati
Case size: 40mm
Case thickness: 8mm
Case material: Stainless steel
Case shape: Tonneau
Dial: Green
Crystal: Mineral
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.

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Also in 3 collections

This watch appears in Stainless Steel Watches (2,846), Back in Stock (856) and Green Dial Watches (380).

Manufacturer’s guarantee

What the specifications mean

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

Best forEveryday wearDress wear

Less suited toSwimming

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Case size	40mm	40mm	39.5mm
Water resistance	50m	50m	50m
Movement	Quartz	Quartz	Quartz
Strap	Stainless steel bracelet	Stainless steel bracelet	Leather strap
	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.