Seiko marks 50 years since the release of Steven Spielberg’s landmark thriller about a killer shark with the Seiko Prospex JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition. Based on the vintage-inspired “turtle” remake, the Jaws edition will be available only in Japan, United States, Australia, and Taiwan, and is limited to 5,000 examples.

Initial Thoughts

The Jaws anniversary edition is thoroughly Jaws themed, but subtle enough to blend in alongside the Save the Ocean and PADI special editions. This, combined with the sub-US$1,000 price point, makes for a competent, well-priced automatic dive watch means the watch will appeal to more than just fans of the film.

A Jaws-themed dive watch is also a more natural fit than many of Seiko’s other pop-culture themed crossovers, especially since Hooper, one of the film’s protagonists, wears a cushion-cased diver.

Don’t go in the water

The bi-color dial takes inspiration from the iconic film poster by Roger Kastel. And, the embossed ripping water pattern also conceals the shark itself, which is only visible from certain angles.

The Jaws logo below the hands matches the typography of the poster perfectly. The theming continues on the case back, with the fishing boat from the film, Orca, and the shark’s dorsal fin laser etched on the back, along with the limited edition number.

The bezel sports a ceramic insert in dark blue

Otherwise, it is a standard Seiko “King Turtle” with a 45 mm cushion case that’s water resistant to 200 m. As with all “turtle” models, it wears smaller than the diameter would suggest due to the 47.7 mm lug-to-lug measurement.

The lume is generously applied, with an ISO 6425 compliant marker beside the date window. The crystal is sapphire, with a magnifier for the combined day-date window. Inside is the cal. 4R36, with manual winding, stop seconds, and quickset for both the day and date.

A special box is also included, with the Jaws 50th anniversary logo and a watch pillow printed with the movie poster. To match the color scheme, the watch is delivered on a blue silicone strap.

Seiko Prospex JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition
Ref. SRPL81

Diameter: 45 mm
Height: 13.2 mm
Material: Steel
Crystal: Sapphire
Water resistance: 200 m

Movement: 4R36
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, day, and date
Winding: Self-winding
Frequency: 21,600 beats per hour (3.5 Hz)
Power reserve: 41 hours

Strap: Blue silicone

Limited edition: No
Availability: At Seiko Boutiques and selected retailers from July 2025 onwards
Price: US$795