Seiko Prospex JAWS fiftieth Anniversary LE

It’s arduous to imagine, nevertheless it’s been 50 years now since Jaws was launched to theaters, however right here we’re, below the sway of time’s inexorable march ahead. Whereas that film undoubtedly made individuals fearful about going into the water, the Seiko Prospex JAWS fiftieth Anniversary LE is one which will likely be completely satisfied to accompany you in.

The Seiko Prospex JAWS fiftieth Anniversary LE carries a mannequin designation of SRPL81, which is in fact a part of the Prospex Diver lineup. There are any variety of different very similar-looking designs, just like the SRPE07, as an illustration. Tellingly, although, Seiko doesn’t listing a direct inspiration for the mannequin, so we’ll simply say it evokes a few of these different fashions.

For starters, it’s very a lot a dive watch that can be utilized as one, with the uni-directional bezel (full with a ceramic insert) encircling the sapphire crystal. With the crown screwed down, you may web a 300m WR score, which is greater than sufficient to go take a dip within the water on the seashore. It’s paired to a silicone strap (nice for not getting water logged), and has Seiko’s very strong LumiBrite taking over the duty of lighting the dial when issues get darkish.

That’s a fairly truthful query, and there are a couple of intelligent cues on the watch. First off, the gradient dial of the Seiko Prospex JAWS fiftieth Anniversary LE evokes the unique film poster (with the shark seen in the suitable lighting and angle). You’ve additionally received the Jaws brand printed proper close to the middle of the dial.

Round on the caseback, you’ve received an engraving of the Orca, the boat (of “want a much bigger boat” fame) from the film, full with the dorsal fin of the titular shark rising from the waves.

If you wish to get your personal copy of the Seiko Prospex JAWS fiftieth Anniversary LE, simply 5000 of them are being made, with the value set at $795. As to the place to get them, the discharge we noticed simply says that they’ll be out there subsequent month (July 2025) at choose retail areas, so we’re undecided if that additionally means they’ll be out there on-line. You’ll be able to take a look at all the main points immediately over at seikowatches.com

• Motion

• Case/Band

  • Case Materials: Chrome steel (Bezel: Chrome steel with ceramic show)

  • Case Measurement

    • Thickness:13.2mm

    • Diameter:45.0mm

    • Lug-to-lug:47.7mm

  • Crystal: Sapphire crystal with magnifier

  • Crystal Coating: Anti-reflective coating on internal floor

  • LumiBrite: LumiBrite on fingers, index(es) and bezel

  • Band Materials: Silicone

  • Bracelet Size: 205.0mm

  • Distance between lugs: 22mm

• Different Particulars

  • Water Resistance: 200m / 660ft diver’s

  • Magnetic Resistance: 4,800 A/m

  • Weight: 128.0g

• Options

  • LIMITED EDITION on the case again

  • Serial quantity engraved on the case again

  • Unidirectional rotating bezel

  • Screw-down crown

  • Screw case again