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Bremont The Meta KronosvsDryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

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The Meta Kronos
BremontThe Meta Kronos
MSRP $3,145
Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Meta Kronos40mm
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Power Reserve
The Meta Kronos40h
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Water Resistance
The Meta Kronos30m
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
MSRP
The Meta Kronos$3,145
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
101m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Steel
PVD Vintage

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,145
$450

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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.

Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

Owners widely praise the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 for its exceptional value and comfortable wearability, with particular appreciation for its refined PVD finish. The watch features a Seiko VK63 Meca-Quartz movement, improved lume, and solid bezel action, all housed in a 42mm case with recessed pushers and 100m water resistance. Some owners note the 49mm lug-to-lug may be large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 highly for its amazing value and comfortable wearability.

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