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Bremont The Meta KronosvsMaen Classic 36

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The Meta Kronos
BremontThe Meta Kronos
MSRP $3,145
Classic 36
MaenClassic 36
MSRP $639

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Meta Kronos40mm
Classic 3636mm
Power Reserve
The Meta Kronos40h
Classic 3640h
Water Resistance
The Meta Kronos30m
Classic 3650m
MSRP
The Meta Kronos$3,145
Classic 36$639

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
13mm
9.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Steel
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,145
$639

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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.

Maen Classic 36

Owners widely praise the Maen Classic 36 for its salmon dial and clean moon phase, with its radial brushing also noted as a positive design element. One owner reports excellent quality, drawing from experience with a sibling model. A concern exists regarding the inability to try on microbrand watches before purchase to assess value. One owner experienced a non-functional watch upon arrival. Overall, owners value the Maen Classic 36 for its attractive dial and design elements, though a significant quality control issue was reported by one owner.

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