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Maserati R8873600011 Competizione Blue IP Bracelet Watch - W81296
Ref. R8873600011
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Stepping up in the same colour and case shape
The Competizione line takes its name and its temperament from Maserati's motorsport heritage, and the brief here was clearly a single, committed colour story: blue PVD on the case, blue on the bracelet, blue on the dial. Nothing breaks ranks. The alternating polished and matte satin finishing on the case gives the coating something to do beyond colour alone, catching light differently depending on the angle. At 43mm across and 11mm thick, it sits flatter than most chronographs of this diameter, which means it clears a shirt cuff without the usual bulk. The Seiko VX9J driving it adds date and a 24-hour indication alongside the chronograph — a layout that earns its dial real estate, even if quartz is the right call for a watch built around wearability over mechanical theatre.
- Reference
- R8873600011
- Brand
- Maserati
- Collection
- Competizione
- Case size
- 43mm
- Case thickness
- 11mm
- Case material
- Black PVD
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Blue
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Bezel
- Fixed
- Movement
- Quartz
- Calibre
- Seiko VX9J
- Functions
- Chronograph, Date
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Blue
- Clasp
- Three-fold clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
Additional specifications
- Warranty
- 2 years
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 5 collections
This watch appears in the Maserati Competizione range (6), Back in Stock (5,241), Stainless Steel Watches (3,391), Chronograph Watches (1,336) and Blue Dial Watches (950).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 100m water resistance covers swimming and watersports
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
Worth knowing
- 43mm sits at the larger end
Maserati R8873600011 Competizione Blue IP alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | R8873600011 | 862844 48 75 20 | SSB415P1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £250 | £249 | £249 |
| Case size | 43mm | 43mm | 43mm |
| 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 |
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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.
Water resistance explainedWill the glass scratch?
It can, over time. Mineral glass handles daily wear but will pick up fine scratches that sapphire would not.
Sapphire, mineral and acrylic comparedDoes it need a battery?
Yes. It is quartz, so expect a battery change every two to three years at a jeweller.
Quartz, automatic and solar comparedIs 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, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
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