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Bremont The Meta KronosvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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The Meta Kronos
BremontThe Meta Kronos
MSRP $3,145
Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $575

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Meta Kronos40mm
Presage Cocktail Time30.3mm
Power Reserve
The Meta Kronos40h
Presage Cocktail Time40h
Water Resistance
The Meta Kronos30m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
The Meta Kronos$3,145
Presage Cocktail Time$575

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
30.3mm
Thickness
13mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
37mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
Dial Color
Steel
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
2R05
Jewels
25
21

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,145
$575

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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.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time is widely praised for its stunning dials and exceptional value, with owners noting it competes with watches costing significantly more. One owner specifically commends the green Mockingbird variant's dial, indices, hands, and crown. However, potential legibility issues due to dial patterns and hands, the use of Hardlex crystal instead of sapphire, and strap/bracelet sizing concerns are noted criticisms. The case on some variants is described as big, round, and somewhat uninspired. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its dial artistry and value proposition.

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