The Terminator is back with time to kill

MANILA, Philippines - “I’ll be back” was the unforgettable line that Arnold Schwarzenegger uttered in the 1984 action-science fiction film Terminator, enthralling countless fans across the globe. Terminator 2: Judgment Day and Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines followed, with both opening at number one at the box office. The action-packed and technology-laced movies are known worldwide with 50 percent of all moviegoers considering themselves fans of the franchise.

Since then, the Terminator series has generated quite a following through its TV series adaptations, comic books, novels, apparel, toys, video games and even theme park attractions — all inspired by the historic sci-fi-action trilogy.

This year, the Terminator movie franchise is set to create another box-office hit as the final installment in its series, the much-awaited Terminator Salvation, which opens today in theaters. The movie features a stellar cast led by Christian Bale.

As the epic post-apocalyptic battle between machines and the human resistance comes to a close, Sony Pictures, together with Police — world-renowned makers of quality watches, eyewear, jewelry and fragrances — collaborate to come up with cutting-edge timepieces and jewelry that are built for the modern man, affording him a powerful lifestyle statement that allows him to jump into the heart of the action.

Fans of the film get the chance to have their very own Terminator gadgets and memorabilia as Police comes up with a limited-edition gift box set (only 1,000 pieces produced) carrying the Terminator Salvation logo, each with an individual serial number, containing a Terminator trooper watch and a Police Indy leather bracelet.

Featured on the back of the Terminator trooper watch is the metallic skull image of robots appearing in the movie, giving every Terminator aficionado a chance to feel one with the film’s characters. Black ion-plated, all stainless steel and water resistant up to 100 meters, the Terminator trooper timepiece is a definite accessory for the thrill-seeking Terminator fan. The Police leather bracelet, on the other hand, lets one add a touch of definition and edge to any look, with its all-stainless steel buckle and black leather strap.

To showcase the tie-up, Watch Republic stores have dressed up its Police window displays and Police kiosks, as well as supplied merchandising materials to department stores, in order to achieve that Terminator vibe.

With the last chapter of the Terminator series about to unfold in movie theaters everywhere, and with the limited-edition Police-Terminator Salvation gift box set, the Terminator experience will continue to live on in the hearts of every hardcore Terminator enthusiast.

The Terminator Salvation gift box set by Police is a limited-edition release distributed by Newtrends International Corp. and is available at select Watch Republic stores, leading department stores, and Prestige branches.