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Bremont The Meta KronosvsNodus Obscura II - DLC

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The Meta Kronos
BremontThe Meta Kronos
MSRP $3,145
Obscura II - DLC
NodusObscura II - DLC
MSRP $725

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Meta Kronos40mm
Obscura II - DLC38mm
Power Reserve
The Meta Kronos40h
Obscura II - DLC41h
Water Resistance
The Meta Kronos30m
Obscura II - DLC100m
MSRP
The Meta Kronos$3,145
Obscura II - DLC$725

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Steel
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
TMI NH38
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,145
$725

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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.

Nodus Obscura II - DLC

Owners widely praise the Nodus Obscura II - DLC for its high quality and value, with one owner calling it their first tactical watch that lives up to the hype. Reviewers highlight the novel "Exposure Gauge Complication" bezel, designed for photographers using the Sunny 16 rule, as a well-executed feature. The TMI NH38 movement is considered basic. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Obscura II - DLC highly for its unique bezel complication and strong value proposition at $650.

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