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Maserati R8853153007 Velocita Slim Grey IP Bracelet Watch - W81334
Ref. R8853153007
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 £419 across 106 Maserati watches in stock.The Velocita Slim line takes its cue from Maserati's long association with low, fast bodywork — the name says as much — and the 7.78mm case thickness is where that thinking lands on the wrist. At 40mm across, most watches in this bracket sit noticeably proud of the arm; this one presses close, disappearing under a shirt cuff in a way that sports-branded watches rarely do. The brown dial against black PVD steel is a combination that reads warmer than an all-dark set-up without asking for attention. Luminous accents on the hands give it some low-light legibility, though this is genuinely a dressed watch that happens to handle a splash rather than a tool built around depth rating.
- Reference
- R8853153007
- Brand
- Maserati
- Case size
- 40mm
- Case thickness
- 7.78mm
- Lug width
- 24mm
- Case material
- Black PVD
- Case shape
- Tonneau
- Dial
- Brown
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Date
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Black
- Clasp
- Folding 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 (2,846) and Brown Dial Watches (87).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 100m water resistance covers swimming and watersports
- 40mm suits most wrists
- 7.78mm is unusually slim for a 40mm case
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- One of Maserati's more premium watches
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| Specification | R8853153007 | SUR377P1 | T1504101605100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £249 | £249 | £265 |
| Case size | 40mm | 40.2mm | 40mm |
| Water resistance | 100m | 100m | 100m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Titanium bracelet | Leather strap |
| 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?
24mm. 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, 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 £249. 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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