The Wristwatch Field Guide

Citizen xC Hikari Collection Duratect Amber Yellow (ES9492-57D)

The Citizen xC Hikari Collection Duratect Amber Yellow (ES9492-57D) is a current-production dress watch with a titanium (super titanium, duratect amber yellow) case, finished with duratect amber yellow (nickel-free niobium-titanium alloy, approx 1700 to 2300 hv). At 35 g it sits among the lighter dress watches in the guide. Nothing touching the skin is nickel-bearing steel, verified across the case, caseback and bracelet.

Exotic-material dress watchesTitanium
Material
Titanium
Grade / type
Titanium (Super Titanium, Duratect Amber Yellow)
Weight
35 g
Water resistance
50 m
Type
Dress
Price
– · JDM limited
Case diameter
27.0 mm
Thickness
8.2 mm
Origin
Japan
Movement
Eco-Drive radio-controlled
Caliber
H060
Power reserve
approx 3 years (power save)
Complications
Time only
Colour
Gold
Surface treatment
Duratect Amber Yellow (nickel-free niobium-titanium alloy, approx 1700 to 2300 HV)
Caseback
Titanium
Nickel-free
Yes
Bracelet / strap
Super Titanium bracelet (Duratect Amber Yellow)
Matching bracelet
Standard
Crystal
Sapphire (curved, AR)
Display back
No
Dial
White mother-of-pearl
Dial colours
White
Availability
Offered
Status
Current (2025, 55 years of titanium)
Not published
Reference, Lug-to-lug, Hardness, Construction, Lume
High confidence Verified Jul 2026 Source: Citizen / Forbes Maker / listing ↗
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Frequently asked questions

Is the Citizen xC Hikari Collection Duratect Amber Yellow (ES9492-57D) nickel-free?

Yes. Nothing nickel-bearing touches the skin: a titanium (super titanium, duratect amber yellow) case with a titanium caseback, plus a non-steel crown and bracelet and clasp. The Wristwatch Field Guide marks it nickel-free for whole-watch skin contact. If your allergy is severe, confirm the contact points with the maker.

What is the case material of the Citizen xC Hikari Collection Duratect Amber Yellow (ES9492-57D)?

The Citizen xC Hikari Collection Duratect Amber Yellow (ES9492-57D) has a titanium (super titanium, duratect amber yellow) case with a titanium caseback. This is confirmed against the maker spec.

What size is the Citizen xC Hikari Collection Duratect Amber Yellow (ES9492-57D)?

It is 27.0 mm in diameter, 8.2 mm thick, and water resistant to 50 m.

How much does the Citizen xC Hikari Collection Duratect Amber Yellow (ES9492-57D) weigh?

About 35 g.

How much does the Citizen xC Hikari Collection Duratect Amber Yellow (ES9492-57D) cost, and is it available?

It is current-production; the guide does not list a price for it.

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