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Bremont The Meta KronosvsanOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)

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The Meta Kronos
BremontThe Meta Kronos
MSRP $3,145
Model 1 (Group Buy)
anOrdainModel 1 (Group Buy)
MSRP $1,905

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Meta Kronos40mm
Model 1 (Group Buy)38mm
Power Reserve
The Meta Kronos40h
Model 1 (Group Buy)42h
Water Resistance
The Meta Kronos30m
Model 1 (Group Buy)50m
MSRP
The Meta Kronos$3,145
Model 1 (Group Buy)$1,905

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Steel
Hodinkee Sunburst

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,145
$1,905

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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.

anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)

Owners widely praise the anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy) for its exceptional vitreous enamel dial, custom typography, and elegant, handmade aesthetic. The dial's deep colors and light-reflecting properties are frequently highlighted as a standout feature, with crisp printing and legible layouts. One owner notes the case finishing is basic but well-executed with a high-polish finish and defined lugs. The watch is considered worth the wait and looks better in person, becoming a daily wearer for some. However, long wait times from deposit to delivery, sometimes nearly two years, are a significant drawback. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is standard with a 38-hour power reserve, and one reviewer wished the 12.3mm case was slimmer. Another owner found the case plain and the buckle thin, while also noting white hands could crowd dial numbers on a GMT variant. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting good timekeeping and another noting the watch is keeping good time.

From video reviewers

The enamel dial is a standout feature. Legibility issues were addressed by reluming the hands.

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