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Bremont The Meta KronosvsPraesidus DD-45

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The Meta Kronos
BremontThe Meta Kronos
MSRP $3,145
DD-45
PraesidusDD-45
MSRP $299

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Meta Kronos40mm
DD-4540mm
Power Reserve
The Meta Kronos40h
DD-4540h
Water Resistance
The Meta Kronos30m
DD-45100m
MSRP
The Meta Kronos$3,145
DD-45$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Steel
OG

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ameriquartz USA
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,145
$299

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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 DD-45

The Praesidus DD-45 is lauded for its detailed vintage-inspired design and solid finishing, with reviewers highlighting the impressive aged indices and hands on the "Patina" version and a well-finished 38mm steel case. Its 100-meter water resistance exceeds that of the original military watches, and the included leather strap is praised for its quality and vintage character, despite initial stiffness. One reviewer notes the Landeron movement exhibits jerky hand-winding. Overall, reviewers rate the Praesidus DD-45 highly for its faithful vintage aesthetic and robust build at its $900 price point.

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