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Bremont The Meta KronosvsCitizen Series 8 831

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The Meta Kronos
BremontThe Meta Kronos
MSRP $3,145
Series 8 831
CitizenSeries 8 831
MSRP $1,095

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Meta Kronos40mm
Series 8 83140mm
Power Reserve
The Meta Kronos40h
Series 8 83142h
Water Resistance
The Meta Kronos30m
Series 8 831100m
MSRP
The Meta Kronos$3,145
Series 8 831$1,095

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Steel
Green

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9051
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,145
$1,095

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Citizen Series 8 831

Owners widely praise the Citizen Series 8 831 for its finishing, with one owner noting it exceeded expectations. Reviewers highlight the textured Ice Blue dial and the bracelet's play of light, contributing to a comfortable and luxurious feel on the wrist. The watch features a 40mm ion-plated stainless steel case, a sapphire crystal, and 100 meters of water resistance. It is powered by the in-house Miyota Caliber 9051 automatic movement, which has a 42-hour power reserve and an accuracy range of -10 to +20 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Series 8 831 highly for its impressive finishing and dial design at its price point.

From video reviewers

The case finishing, with its contrasting brushed and polished surfaces, is a notable strength. The 40mm case size and comfortable fit are also consistently mentioned. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

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