Which is cheaper, the Bremont The Meta Kronos or the Vaer Tactical Field?

At MSRP the Vaer Tactical Field is the cheaper of the two at $199, against $3,145 for the Bremont The Meta Kronos — a $2,946 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont The Meta Kronos or the Vaer Tactical Field?

The Bremont The Meta Kronos wears larger at 40mm versus 36mm for the Vaer Tactical Field — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont The Meta Kronos or the Vaer Tactical Field?

The Vaer Tactical Field is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Bremont The Meta Kronos.

What movement does the Bremont The Meta Kronos run compared to the Vaer Tactical Field?

The Bremont The Meta Kronos runs a automatic caliber, while the Vaer Tactical Field runs a quartz (Miyota 2035).

Side by side

Bremont The Meta KronosvsVaer Tactical Field

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Bremont The Meta Kronos

S302-KRONOS-B

MSRP $3,145

Vaer Tactical Field

vaer-tactical-field

MSRP $199

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

The Meta Kronos40mm

Tactical Field36mm

Power Reserve

The Meta Kronos40h

Tactical Field40h

Water Resistance

The Meta Kronos30m

Tactical Field100m

MSRP

The Meta Kronos$3,145

Tactical Field$199

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Steel

36mm

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

Miyota 2035

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,145

$199

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

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Vaer Tactical Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Tactical Field's exceptionally bright and long-lasting C3 SuperLuminova, supple straps that break in well, and thin case that avoids snagging. The watch is described as a reliable beater for outdoor activities and a welcome change from smartwatches, with some commenters calling it a "thing of beauty" and "good looking." However, some owners report issues with the second hand occasionally missing indicators due to hand assembly, and one owner experienced a misaligned watch face. A power reserve indicator is also missed by some. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Tactical Field highly for its excellent lume and wearability at the price point.

From video reviewers

The 36mm case size is a great fit for smaller wrists. The watch's 200m water resistance is a standard for this type. The quartz movement is a compromise for the watch's overall design and feel.

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