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Seiko Brightz Flight Expert SAGA197 (Titanium)

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The Seiko Brightz Flight Expert SAGA197 (Titanium) is a discontinued pilot watch with a titanium (comfotex, diamond shield hard coating) case, finished with diamond shield hard coating. It is priced well under the $1,950 median for the category. It ships on a matching exotic-material bracelet rather than a strap. No longer offered new; listed here as an archive reference for the used market.

All Seiko watchesExotic-material pilot watchesTitaniumUnder $5,000Chronograph
Price
$695
Material
Titanium
Grade / type
Titanium (Comfotex, Diamond Shield hard coating)
Water resistance
100 m
Type
Pilot
Case diameter
43.6 mm
Thickness
11.3 mm
Origin
Japan
Movement
Solar radio-controlled quartz chronograph (Flight Expert, world time)
Caliber
Seiko Cal. 8B92
Complications
Chronograph, Worldtimer, Date
Colour
Grey
Surface treatment
Diamond Shield hard coating
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
Dial colours
Black
Availability
No longer offered
Status
No longer in production (discontinued JDM Brightz)
Not published
Reference, Lug-to-lug, Weight, Power reserve, Hardness, Construction, Caseback, Lume
Medium confidence Verified Aug 2026 Source: kakaku.com (SAGA197, case chitan) / Celebourg (SAGA197 chitan) Spec checksGrade Jun 2026Price Aug 2026 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 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, and it listed from $695 when current.

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