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Oak & Oscar The AshlandvsBremont The Meta Kronos

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The Ashland
Oak & OscarThe Ashland
MSRP $1,850
The Meta Kronos
BremontThe Meta Kronos
MSRP $3,145

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Ashland39.5mm
The Meta Kronos40mm
Power Reserve
The Ashland42 hoursh
The Meta Kronos40h
Water Resistance
The Ashland200m
The Meta Kronos30m
MSRP
The Ashland$1,850
The Meta Kronos$3,145

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.4mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Steel
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892A2
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
40h
Jewels
21
25
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$3,145

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What people say

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Oak & Oscar The Ashland

Owners widely appreciate Oak & Oscar The Ashland for its handsome design, symmetrical dial layout, and good timekeeping, with one owner reporting -4 seconds per day. Some pre-owned examples show minor marks on the lugs, bezel, and case, along with strap wear, consistent with normal use. On balance, owners value Oak & Oscar The Ashland for its attractive design and reliable performance.

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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