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Why this watch is called the “Jaws watch”
Alsta’s history identifies the Nautoscaph Superautomatic as the watch worn by Matt Hooper, played by Richard Dreyfuss, in Jaws. That connection links the watch to the film’s marine biologist character rather than to its shark-hunting action. The association is Alsta’s account of the watch’s film history.
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The original Superautomatic arrived in 1970. Alsta describes it as chunkier and more rugged than the Nautoscaph, with a cushion-shaped case. The film appearance helped establish the look associated with the model: Alsta says Hooper wore it on a Speidel Mach 1 expandable bracelet. Alsta’s Superautomatic history and product information gives the brand’s account of those design details.
What “Superautomatic 1975” means
The “1975” in the re-edition’s name refers to two things: the year Jaws was released and the worldwide edition size of 1,975 watches. Alsta says it dropped “Nautoscaph” from the revived model’s name to avoid confusion between its distinct product lines. The name therefore distinguishes this limited re-edition from the earlier Nautoscaph Superautomatic, rather than changing the original watch’s 1970 date.
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Alsta’s product page lists the modern Superautomatic 1975 with a 38 mm stainless-steel case, a Seiko NH35A automatic movement, and water resistance rated to 300 m (999 ft). The Japanese launch announcement independently identifies the re-edition’s 38 mm case, NH35A movement, and 300 m rating. These are specifications for the re-edition, not a complete specification sheet for every 1970 original.
| Feature | Superautomatic 1975 re-edition |
|---|---|
| Case | 316L stainless steel; 38 mm diameter, 43 mm lug-to-lug, 20 mm lug width, and 15.7 mm thick, according to Alsta’s product page |
| Movement | Seiko NH35A automatic, 24 jewels, with hours, minutes, seconds, and date, according to Alsta’s product page |
| Crystal | Sapphire, according to Alsta’s product page and the Japanese launch announcement |
| Water resistance | 300 m / 999 ft, according to Alsta’s product page; the Japanese launch announcement also states 300 m |
| Dial and bracelet | Black dial with C3 Super-LumiNova and stainless-steel “Hooper” porthole-style bracelet, according to Alsta |
| Edition size | 1,975 pieces worldwide, according to Alsta and the Japanese launch announcement |
The Japanese launch announcement also described a rubber-strap configuration alongside the stainless-steel bracelet version. Its quoted ¥105,000 was a launch-era suggested price before tax, not a current price. A specialist review likewise reported the NH35A, 38 mm case, 300 m rating and 1,975-piece limit; its £795 figure was a historical retail price, not current pricing.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.How closely does the re-edition match the original?
Alsta says the modern watch retained the original’s distinctive heritage cues while increasing the case from 36 mm to 38 mm. The bracelet changed too: the new fixed-link bracelet is not expandable like the Speidel Mach 1 bracelet associated with the 1970s watch. The re-edition preserves the broad visual identity, but it is not an exact reproduction of the period watch.
Alsta’s product page also states that its listed watch meets ISO 1413 shock-resistance and ISO 764 anti-magnetic standards. Those are manufacturer claims; the cited material does not provide an independent test report. A 300 m water-resistance rating is a specification, not by itself proof that a particular watch is suitable for every kind of diving.
How it differs from the Superautomatic 2025
Alsta presents the Superautomatic 2025 as a separate new chapter and describes that edition as Swiss-Made. That description should not be carried over to the 1970 re-edition: the cited specifications for the Superautomatic 1975 identify a Seiko NH35A movement. Alsta’s legacy page does not provide enough technical detail for a full specification-by-specification comparison of the 2025 model.
Availability and what to verify
The 1,975-piece limit is a production figure, not evidence that the watch remains available to order. Current price and stock status are not established by the cited launch and product information. Anyone considering a purchase should confirm the exact edition, configuration, seller, and current terms directly with the seller; the bracelet and rubber strap were documented as launch configurations, not as proof of separately available replacement accessories.
For further context, see the Japanese launch announcement, Alsta’s Superautomatic legacy page, and Monochrome Watches’ launch-era coverage.
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