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Bremont The Meta KronosvsOak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02

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The Meta Kronos
BremontThe Meta Kronos
MSRP $3,145
The Humboldt ExP-02
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt ExP-02
MSRP $2,400

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Meta Kronos40mm
The Humboldt ExP-0239.5mm
Power Reserve
The Meta Kronos40h
The Humboldt ExP-0256h
Water Resistance
The Meta Kronos30m
The Humboldt ExP-02200m
MSRP
The Meta Kronos$3,145
The Humboldt ExP-02$2,400

Full specifications

Case

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

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-domed
Dial Color
Steel
Grey
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300
Power Reserve
40h
56h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,145
$2,400

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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.

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02 is a 39.5mm stainless steel tool watch featuring a unique, layered aluminum "ghost dial" for legibility and 200m water resistance, powered by a Sellita SW300 movement. Its appeal is limited by a US$2,550 price and an extremely limited production of 20 pieces, with its experimental dial construction done in Chicago. Overall, reviewers highlight the endearing dial and in-house bezel production as key features of the Oak & Oscar Humboldt ExP-02.

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