Side by side

Bremont The Meta KronosvsDryden Chrono Diver Series 1

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

The Meta Kronos
BremontThe Meta Kronos
MSRP $3,145
Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Meta Kronos40mm
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
Power Reserve
The Meta Kronos40h
Chrono Diver Series 140h
Water Resistance
The Meta Kronos30m
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
MSRP
The Meta Kronos$3,145
Chrono Diver Series 1$349

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)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
101m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,145
$349

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Bremont The Meta Kronos vs Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1 gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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 Series 1

The Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1 is a 42mm mechaquartz chronograph featuring a dual-curved sapphire crystal and 100m water resistance. Owners note the VK63 movement's characteristic chronograph hand not resetting perfectly to zero, a trait present on this specific watch. The case exhibits polished chamfers on the upper lugs, and it utilizes Swiss Superluminova BGW9. On balance, owners appreciate the classic case shape and dial design of the Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1 at its price point, despite the mechaquartz movement's known reset behavior.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.