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Bremont The Meta KronosvsBaltic HMS 003

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The Meta Kronos
BremontThe Meta Kronos
MSRP $3,145
HMS 003
BalticHMS 003
MSRP $416

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Meta Kronos40mm
HMS 00336mm
Power Reserve
The Meta Kronos40h
HMS 00360h
Water Resistance
The Meta Kronos30m
HMS 00350m
MSRP
The Meta Kronos$3,145
HMS 003$416

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hesalite
Dial Color
Steel
Blue Gilt

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8315
Power Reserve
40h
60h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,145
$416

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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.

Baltic HMS 003

The Baltic HMS 003 is widely praised for its vintage charm, featuring a three-dimensional sector dial with a deep blue and gilt color scheme, heat-treated blue hands, and varied textures. Owners and reviewers highlight its 36.5mm case size, high-dome crystal, and Beads of Rice bracelet as particularly appealing. The Miyota 8315 automatic movement provides a 60-hour power reserve and stop-seconds function. One owner notes the domed hesalite crystal is prone to scratching. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Baltic HMS 003 highly for its unbelievably gorgeous design and vintage aesthetic at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Baltic HMS 003's downsized case to 36.5mm is a significant strength, making it a genuinely vintage-sized watch. A notable trade-off is the relatively thin lume on the watch, which is 'not the brightest' but still functional. Reviewers disagree on the watch's overall build quality, with one reviewer stating it has "better finishing" than the previous model, while another reviewer notes that specific details about the watch's finishing, indexes, or overall build quality are not mentioned.

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