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Bremont The Meta KronosvsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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The Meta Kronos
BremontThe Meta Kronos
MSRP $3,145
1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Meta Kronos40mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
The Meta Kronos40h
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
The Meta Kronos30m
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
The Meta Kronos$3,145
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Thickness
13mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Steel
White

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,145
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Trench Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Brass for its attractive, precisely made dial and case, with the evolving brass patina noted as a positive feature. The bund strap is considered comfortable and well-fitting by some, though others find it stiff and short for larger wrists. The lume is considered poor. The Miyota 82s5 movement is described as adequate, with accuracy ranging from about -10 seconds per day to simply running slow. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Brass highly for its fantastic looks and the unique character of its brass case.

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