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Bremont The Meta KronosvsGrand Seiko SBGR261

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The Meta Kronos
BremontThe Meta Kronos
MSRP $3,145
SBGR261
Grand SeikoSBGR261
MSRP $4,900

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Meta Kronos40mm
SBGR26139.5mm
Power Reserve
The Meta Kronos40h
SBGR26172h
Water Resistance
The Meta Kronos30m
SBGR26130m
MSRP
The Meta Kronos$3,145
SBGR261$4,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Steel
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S65
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,145
$4,900

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGR261

Grand Seiko SBGR261 owners praise its perfect 39.5mm dimensions, beautiful cream lacquered dial with a silver date disc, and blued second hand, noting the excellent finishing for its price point and its suitability for formal events. Some find the design too safe and the cream dial with leather strap less appealing, while others flag its over 13mm thickness as too tall for a dress watch. The movement finishing is described as rudimentary, though the 9S65 automatic is considered well-made and a terrific value. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGR261 highly for its classic design and excellent finishing at its price.

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