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Bremont The Meta KronosvsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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The Meta Kronos
BremontThe Meta Kronos
MSRP $3,145
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Meta Kronos40mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
The Meta Kronos40h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
The Meta Kronos30m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
The Meta Kronos$3,145
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Thickness
13mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Steel
Black

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,145
$329

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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.

Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its robust build, bright C3 SuperLuminova lume, and solar charging capabilities, with one owner preferring its greater water resistance. Some owners report issues with hand alignment and second hand accuracy, though Vaer's customer service is noted for responsiveness with exchanges or refunds. One owner mentioned spring bar holes being close to the edge, a point of QC discussion. On balance, owners appreciate the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its solar charging and robust build, despite occasional reports of minor alignment issues.

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