A silicone case and a black dial is what the Maserati R8871621012 is built around, in a generously sized case. It measures 43 mm across.
Case and Wrist Presence
This is a 43 mm case, worked in silicone. At 43 mm it lands in the range most men’s wrists take comfortably, and it will sit under a cuff.
Reading the Dial
The dial is black.
Movement and Functions
A quartz movement drives the watch. That means accuracy which needs no daily attention, no winding routine, and no rate drift to correct.
- 24-hour display – a 24-hour indication
- Water resistance – 5 ATM (50 metres)
- Mineral crystal – protecting the dial
Strap, Clasp and Fit
The strap is silicone. Silicone shrugs off sweat and water, which makes it the sensible choice if the watch is going to the gym or the beach.
Water Resistance and Everyday Durability
The watch is rated to 5 ATM, or 50 metres of static pressure. That covers rain, hand washing and a swim, but not diving or high-pressure water. Make sure the crown is fully seated before any contact with water.
A mineral crystal protects the dial – harder than acrylic and more shatter-resistant than sapphire, which is a sensible trade-off on a case this size.
Who This Watch Suits
- An everyday wrist size that still reads as a proper men’s watch
- Building a black-led accessory wardrobe
- Gift buyers looking for something recognisable, boxed and properly warranted
Styling Notes
Black is the easiest colour to place. It disappears into formal dressing and sharpens casual dressing, and it never fights whatever else you are wearing. The silicone strap keeps it firmly casual, which is exactly where this kind of case belongs.
Care and Maintenance
None of the care below is onerous. It is the difference between a watch that ages well and one that simply gets old. Have the battery replaced by a watchmaker rather than a kiosk – a proper service reseats the case gasket at the same time, which is what actually preserves the water rating. A flat battery left in the case is the single most common cause of avoidable movement damage. Silicone cleans up with warm soapy water and a soft brush, which is worth doing occasionally to stop the underside picking up a shine.
Keep it clear of perfume and solvents, off the speaker on your desk, and out of direct sun when you take it off.
About the Brand and Ownership
The appeal of a Maserati is that it is unmistakable. You are buying a design point of view rather than an anonymous case with a dial in it. Quartz keeps the running costs near zero – a battery every few years and the occasional seal check is the whole of the maintenance schedule. Kept out of direct heat, away from magnets and wiped down after a sweaty day, a watch like this will outlast several phones.
The Short Version
What you are getting is an everyday size that still has presence. It is not trying to be a heirloom piece and it does not price itself like one. It is a well-made, recognisable watch that does the job every day and looks considered doing it.
Technical Specifications
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | Maserati |
| Model / Reference | R8871621012 |
| Gender | Men’s (43 mm case) |
| EAN | 0593988823308 |
| Case Diameter | 43 mm |
| Case Material | Silicone |
| Dial Colour | Black |
| Crystal | Mineral |
| Movement | Quartz |
| Strap / Bracelet | Silicone |
| Water Resistance | 5 ATM / 50 metres |
| Country of Origin | IT |
| Warranty | 24 months |
Buying With Confidence
Buying a watch online comes down to trusting the seller, so here is exactly what you get. The watch ships new and unworn in its original box with the manufacturer’s paperwork, and it is covered by the full international warranty from the date you receive it – not from the date it landed in our warehouse. Delivery is countrywide, tracked from the moment it leaves us.
Under the Consumer Protection Act you have the right to return an unworn watch in its original packaging, and a manufacturing defect inside the warranty period is repaired or replaced at no cost to you.
Authenticity, Warranty and Delivery
Every Maserati watch we list is sourced new and unworn through authorised distribution and arrives in its original presentation box with the manufacturer’s documentation. This reference carries a 24-month international manufacturer warranty covering the movement, excluding the battery and normal wear to the finish and strap. Delivered anywhere in South Africa.
The black dial is the thing people will comment on. If that is the watch you are after, this is the reference to reach for.
