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Bremont The Meta KronosvsHELM Vanuatu

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The Meta Kronos
BremontThe Meta Kronos
MSRP $3,145
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Meta Kronos40mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
The Meta Kronos40h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
The Meta Kronos30m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
The Meta Kronos$3,145
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Steel
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,145
$285

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

HELM Vanuatu

Owners widely praise the HELM Vanuatu for its exceptional comfort, with the titanium bracelet frequently cited as "uber-comfortable" and the watch itself being less overbearing on the wrist than comparable dive watches. Reviewers note its great bezel action and overall quality, with one owner finding the purchase satisfactory despite a nearly two-year wait. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu highly for its wearability and solid build at the price.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is consistently praised. The bracelet is noted as having significant rattle.

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