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Seiko Brightz Flight Expert SAGA197 (Titanium)

Archive · used only

The Seiko Brightz Flight Expert SAGA197 (Titanium) is a discontinued pilot watch with a grey titanium (comfotex, diamond shield hard coating) case, finished with diamond shield hard coating. It measures 43.6 mm across, 11.3 mm thick, and is water resistant to 100 m. Inside is the Seiko Cal. 8B92 solar radio-controlled quartz chronograph (flight expert, world time) movement. Complications: Chronograph, Worldtimer, Date. Brand origin: Japan. No longer offered new; listed here as an archive reference for the used market.

Titanium and ceramic pilot watchesTitaniumChronograph
Reference
Type
Pilot
Price
– · Y98,000 area at launch (JDM); secondary market only
Case diameter
43.6 mm
Thickness
11.3 mm
Lug-to-lug
Water resistance
100 m
Weight
Origin
Japan
Movement
Solar radio-controlled quartz chronograph (Flight Expert, world time)
Caliber
Seiko Cal. 8B92
Power reserve
Complications
Chronograph, Worldtimer, Date
Material
Titanium
Grade / type
Titanium (Comfotex, Diamond Shield hard coating)
Colour
Grey
Hardness
Construction
Surface treatment
Diamond Shield hard coating
Caseback
Nickel-free
Not verified (contact-point materials not all confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
Titanium bracelet
Matching bracelet
Standard
Crystal
Sapphire, super-clear coating
Display back
No
Dial
Black
Lume
Availability
No longer offered
Status
No longer in production (discontinued JDM Brightz)
Medium confidence Verified Jun 2026 Source: kakaku.com (SAGA197, case chitan) / Celebourg (SAGA197 chitan) Maker / listing ↗ Suggested by u/StudioZanello
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Frequently asked questions

What is the case material of the Seiko Brightz Flight Expert SAGA197 (Titanium)?

The Seiko Brightz Flight Expert SAGA197 (Titanium) has a grey titanium (comfotex, diamond shield hard coating) case. It is recorded at medium confidence pending a maker-stated material.

What size is the Seiko Brightz Flight Expert SAGA197 (Titanium)?

It is 43.6 mm in diameter, 11.3 mm thick, and water resistant to 100 m.

How much does the Seiko Brightz Flight Expert SAGA197 (Titanium) cost, and is it available?

It is no longer offered new; the guide keeps it as an archive reference for the used market.

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