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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 ships on a matching titanium bracelet rather than a strap. No longer offered new; listed here as an archive reference for the used market.

Titanium pilot watchesOn a titanium braceletSolarWorldtimerChronograph
Titanium
Titanium (Comfotex, Diamond Shield hard coating)
Water resistance
100 m
Type
Pilot
Price
– · Y98,000 area at launch (JDM); secondary market only
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
Case shape
Round
Case colour
Natural / grey
Finish technology
Surface hardening
Surface treatment
Diamond Shield hard coating
Nickel-free
Not verified (contact-point materials not all confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
Titanium bracelet
Titanium 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, Caseback, Lume Help verify
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 grade of titanium is 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 grade.

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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