Steven Spielberg’s epic shark movie, Jaws, will return to the theaters this 12 months, together with an NBC/Peacock particular.
Like the enduring 1975 film, Seiko’s Turtle watch, which first arrived in 1976, is a cult traditional, and to have fun the event, the Japanese watchmaker has created a 5,000-piece restricted version that may go on sale in July. The Prospex Turtle “Jaws” fiftieth Anniversary Restricted Version (Ref. SRPL81) will likely be delivered in a stainless-steel cushion-shaped case measuring 45 mm x 13.2 mm, with a 47.7 mm lug-to-lug, a 22 mm lug width, and a complete weight of 128 grams on the included blue silicone strap.
“JAWS” is embossed in crimson at 6 o’clock, towards a dial that incorporates a blue textured gradation design that, naturally, has a motif of a shark coming out of the water with its jaws open. A darkish blue surrounds the Jaws-themed dial, and an identical count-up graduated ceramic dive bezel insert surrounds the dial.
As a particular restricted version, the caseback is marked with the picture of the Orca, the boat made well-known by the movie, with a shark’s dorsal fin piercing the waterʼs floor from beneath. The phrases “JAWS fiftieth / LIMITED EDITION” and the serial quantity are additionally marked.
Seiko’s automated caliber 4R36 powers the hours, minutes, seconds, day, and date. The 24-jewel, 3.5Hz motion gives cease seconds and a 41-hour energy reserve. The Seiko Prospex Turtle “Jaws” fiftieth Anniversary Restricted Version has a screw down crown, screw-in caseback, sapphire crystal, and is water resistant to a depth of 200 meters.
The retail value is $795, and the watch goes on sale in July 2025.
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