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Bremont The Meta KronosvsCincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver

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The Meta Kronos
BremontThe Meta Kronos
MSRP $3,145
Desk Diver
Cincinnati Watch CompanyDesk Diver
MSRP $750

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Meta Kronos40mm
Desk Diver36mm
Power Reserve
The Meta Kronos40h
Desk Diver45h
Water Resistance
The Meta Kronos30m
Desk Diver50m
MSRP
The Meta Kronos$3,145
Desk Diver$750

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
13mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Steel
Sandwich
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
25
18

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,145
$750

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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.

Cincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver

The Cincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver is a 40mm hand-wind watch with a black dial, acrylic crystal, and FKM rubber strap, powered by a Sellita SW210 manual wind movement. Owners report the watch gained one second per day, and it comes with a QC and timing report. Some find the Desk Diver a unique novelty, though many consider its $1500 price too high. The watch has 0 meters of water resistance, and its vintage case may show small marks. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver as a unique novelty, with the primary reservation being its high price for its perceived playful nature.

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