Use context
Watches lover and automotive passionate, I acquired this Maserati SFIDA 8 months ago. Daily port in professional and leisure environment.
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First contact and installation
Correct packaging but without more for premium positioning. Immediate handling, intuitive settings. The bracelet requires a jewelry adjustment.
Real test vs promises
The design keeps its promises with a beautiful presence on the wrist. Automobile inspiration is obvious without being excessive. Full black remains elegant but can make reading difficult depending on the lighting.
What works
- Solid manufacturing quality for the price
- Correct readability of the chronograph
- Satisfactory daily comfort
- Effective 100m seal (tested in the pool)
Disappointments
- Low needle light after a few hours
- Easy stripes on black coating
- Average precision of the quartz movement (+/- 15sec/month)
Sustainability after 8 months
- Well -maintained bracelet despite intensive use
- Mineral glass without notable stripes
- Black coating that shows signs of wear at the angles
For whom?
Ideal for:
- Sport-chic watch lovers
- Maserati brand fans
- Budget 200-300 €
To avoid for:
- Watchmaking purists
- High precision search
- Use in extreme conditions
Value for money
Correct at 250 €, overvalued beyond. Interesting alternatives: Citizen AN3600-59E, Seiko SSB355.
Verdict
Strengths
- Successful and distinctive design
- Daily comfort
- Robust construction
Weak points
- Fragile black coating finish
- Limited luminescence
- Average precision
Recommended ? Yes, for a sports watch lover looking for a distinctive look unpretentious watchmaking, provided you find it under the € 300.
