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Bremont The Meta KronosvsCWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

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The Meta Kronos
BremontThe Meta Kronos
MSRP $3,145
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Meta Kronos40mm
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Power Reserve
The Meta Kronos40h
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
The Meta Kronos30m
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
The Meta Kronos$3,145
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Steel
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,145
$2,458

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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.

CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

The CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is widely praised for its faithful recreation of vintage details, including its dial layout with markers touching the chapter ring and pointed crown guards. Owners and reviewers note its reasonable size and the original minute hand design. However, the lume is a point of contention: some find the "faux patina" tint too gold and glossy, while others specifically criticize the mismatched lume color between hands and hour markers, with the hour marker lume described as overly shiny and convex. On balance, the CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is highly regarded for its authentic vintage aesthetic and wearability, despite mixed opinions on the lume application.

From video reviewers

The watch's accurate movement is a notable strength. A potential weakness is its relatively high price point. Reviewers disagree on the watch's water-resistance, with one reviewer suggesting it could be improved and the other not mentioning any issues with water-resistance.

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