Seiko Could Not Have Picked a Better Watch to Honor This Legendary Film

Just when you thought it was safe to get back in the water…

Seiko launches a limited edition Prospex “Turtle” celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Jaws theatrical release.

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The Japanese watchmaker couldn’t have picked a better watch to decorate for the occasion. Even though the brand has a long list of noteworthy dive watches, the “Turtle” is arguably the most iconic and beloved.

First released in 1976 as the 6306 in Japan and 6309 abroad, the affordable high-performance dive watch gained its moniker because the case resembled a turtle shell, combined with its aquatic aptitude.

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Several iterations of the “Turtle” followed, including the fan-favorite “Captain Willard” worn in Apocalypse Now. Then, in 2016, Seiko revived the original design with a new movement under the Prospex umbrella.

The turtle and the shark

Despite the decorative dial inspired by the original Jaws poster, which has become one of the most copied and parodied movie posters of all time, this is a fully functional, high-performance dive watch.

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The case design is just as functional as it was in 1976, only a year after Jaws was released. The elliptical turtle shell shape helps protect the case, prevents snags and increases hydrodynamics.

This Prospex diver has 200m water resistance, a screw-down crown, a unidirectional dive bezel and lume-inset hands and hour markers. It comes on a silicone pin-buckle dive strap.

Inside the 44mm “shell” is a Seiko caliber 4R36 automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve. This generation of Seiko’s modern workhorse movement can be hand-wound, in addition to automatic winding.

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One of the most exciting treats for Jaws fans is hidden on the back. If you’re like me, Quint was your favorite character in the film.

The case back features an etching of his ship, The Orca, which was used to hunt the shark during the third act and hosted Quint’s legendary monologue about surviving the sinking of the USS Indianapolis — a true story incorporated into the film.

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The watch comes in a box decorated with the Jaws 50th Anniversary logo and, more interestingly, is packed with a watch pillow depicting the original Jaws movie poster.

Availability and pricing

The Seiko Prospex “Turtle” Jaws 50th Anniversary will be available in late July for $795. It is limited to 5,000 pieces worldwide.

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Seiko Prospex “Turtle” Jaws 50th Anniversary

Specs

Case Size	45mm
Movement	Seiko caliber 4R36 automatic
Water Resistance	200m

• $795 at Seiko

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