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Seiko Brightz Flight Expert SAGA197 (Titanium)

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The Seiko Brightz Flight Expert SAGA197 (Titanium) was a 43.6 mm titanium pilot watch with a Seiko Cal. 8B92 solar quartz movement. The case is surface-hardened, which guards against the scuffs bare titanium picks up. It is no longer made, so this page is a reference for buying one used.

All Seiko watchesPilot watchesUnder $1,000On a titanium braceletSolarWorldtimerChronograph
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
Finish technology
Surface hardening
Nickel-free
Unconfirmed (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 grade of titanium is the Seiko Brightz Flight Expert SAGA197 (Titanium)?

Titanium, with no grade stated. The record is at medium confidence, so check the maker's page before relying on it.

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

The case is 43.6 mm across and 11.3 mm thick. It is water resistant to 100 m.

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

It is no longer made, so the only way to buy one is used. Its list price when it was in production was $695.

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