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Bremont The Meta KronosvsBaltic HMS 002 - Gold PVD

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The Meta Kronos
BremontThe Meta Kronos
MSRP $3,145
HMS 002 - Gold PVD
BalticHMS 002 - Gold PVD
MSRP $416

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Meta Kronos40mm
HMS 002 - Gold PVD38mm
Power Reserve
The Meta Kronos40h
HMS 002 - Gold PVD60h
Water Resistance
The Meta Kronos30m
HMS 002 - Gold PVD50m
MSRP
The Meta Kronos$3,145
HMS 002 - Gold PVD$416

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hesalite
Dial Color
Steel
Gold PVD - Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8315
Power Reserve
40h
60h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,145
$416

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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.

Baltic HMS 002 - Gold PVD

One owner reported poor quality with a plastic-like crystal, audible rattling, and significant timekeeping issues within 24 hours, deeming the Baltic HMS 002 - Gold PVD overpriced. Another commenter felt the design needed upgrades to its movement and crystal, noting a cheap feel to the dial's textured section. On balance, the consensus among the limited owner feedback is that the Baltic HMS 002 - Gold PVD has significant quality concerns for its price point.

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