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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, and is priced under the $648.50 median for the category. The maker states no nickel-bearing steel at any skin-contact point, across the case, caseback and bracelet.

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Price
$458
Material
Titanium
Grade / type
Titanium (Super Titanium, Duratect Amber Yellow)
Weight
35 g
Water resistance
50 m
Type
Dress
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)
Finish technology
Surface hardening
Caseback
Titanium
Nickel-free
Maker states none
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 Aug 2026 Source: Citizen / Forbes Spec checksGrade Jul 2026Price Aug 2026 mediumWeight Jul 2026
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Frequently asked questions

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

On the maker's published specification, no nickel-bearing steel touches the skin: a titanium (super titanium, duratect amber yellow) case with a titanium caseback, plus a non-steel crown and bracelet and clasp. That is what the guide records rather than a test of the watch, so confirm the contact points with the maker before buying if you react to nickel.

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 and lists from $458.

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