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Bremont The Meta KronosvsGrand Seiko SLGB023

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The Meta Kronos
BremontThe Meta Kronos
MSRP $3,145
SLGB023
Grand SeikoSLGB023
MSRP $12,400

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Meta Kronos40mm
SLGB02340.8mm
Power Reserve
The Meta Kronos40h
SLGB02372h
Water Resistance
The Meta Kronos30m
SLGB023300m
MSRP
The Meta Kronos$3,145
SLGB023$12,400

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
40.8mm
Thickness
13mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Titanium
Water Resistance
30m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Steel
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9RB1
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,145
$12,400

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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 SLGB023

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Grand Seiko SLGB023 for its comfortable 40.8mm titanium case and the smooth winding feel of its Spring Drive 9RB1 movement. The dial's gradient blue "ushio" motif is a highlight, though some reviewers note the bezel's fully lumed scale as a missed opportunity. Enthusiasts are divided on the power reserve indicator's placement and the design of the hour and minute hands. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGB023 highly for its comfortable titanium case and the refined Spring Drive movement.

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