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Bremont The Meta KronosvsPraesidus A-5 UDT

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The Meta Kronos
BremontThe Meta Kronos
MSRP $3,145
A-5 UDT
PraesidusA-5 UDT
MSRP $645

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Meta Kronos40mm
A-5 UDT38mm
Power Reserve
The Meta Kronos40h
A-5 UDT40h
Water Resistance
The Meta Kronos30m
A-5 UDT200m
MSRP
The Meta Kronos$3,145
A-5 UDT$645

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Steel
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,145
$645

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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.

Praesidus A-5 UDT

The Praesidus A-5 UDT is noted for its historically inspired design, featuring an oversized crown cap and chain that pays homage to WW2 canteen watches. Reviewers highlight its functional dial with embossed, Super-LumiNova filled numerals and markers for legibility, alongside 200m water resistance and a 38mm brushed stainless steel case. Some owners find the 11.7mm thickness problematic, describing it as disproportionately tall. The watch's ana/digi functionality and connection to special operations forces are also praised. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Praesidus A-5 UDT for its unique historical design elements and functional dial.

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