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Bremont The Meta KronosvsChristopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic

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The Meta Kronos
BremontThe Meta Kronos
MSRP $3,145
C1 Bel Canto Classic
Christopher WardC1 Bel Canto Classic
MSRP $5,340

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Meta Kronos40mm
C1 Bel Canto Classic40mm
Power Reserve
The Meta Kronos40h
C1 Bel Canto Classic38h
Water Resistance
The Meta Kronos30m
C1 Bel Canto Classic30m
MSRP
The Meta Kronos$3,145
C1 Bel Canto Classic$5,340

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Thickness
13mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Grade 5 Titanium

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Steel
Oro
Indices
Applied
Roman numerals
Lume
None
SLN C1 X1 BL

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
29

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,145
$5,340

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What people say

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Bremont The Meta Kronos

Bremont The Meta Kronos is praised for its comfortable 40mm size, retro sapphire crystal, and simple dial. Owners note its GMT function and call it a "strap monster." This specific Meta employee edition is a custom S302 Kronos GMT limited to around 54 pieces, featuring a modified automatic movement, GMT functionality, and a custom dial with "move fast" text and Meta-specific colors. It is offered for $3700 plus shipping. On balance, owners value Bremont The Meta Kronos for its wearable size and classic dive watch aesthetic.

Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic

The Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic features a 41mm titanium case with a glassbox sapphire crystal and a laser-etched guilloché dial with Roman numerals. It utilizes a modified Sellita SW200-1 movement with a chiming module, and its chiming mechanism showcases meticulous hand-finishing. One reviewer found the Oyster-style bracelet a stylistic mismatch for the watch's classical dial design. On balance, reviewers highlight the C1 Bel Canto Classic's refined dial and hand-finished chiming mechanism.

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