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Bremont The Meta KronosvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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The Meta Kronos
BremontThe Meta Kronos
MSRP $3,145
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Meta Kronos40mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
The Meta Kronos40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
The Meta Kronos30m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
The Meta Kronos$3,145
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Steel
Black

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,145
$239

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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 DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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