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Bremont The Meta KronosvsPagani Design PD-1690

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The Meta Kronos
BremontThe Meta Kronos
MSRP $3,145
PD-1690
Pagani DesignPD-1690
MSRP $149

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Meta Kronos40mm
PD-169040mm
Power Reserve
The Meta Kronos40h
PD-169042h
Water Resistance
The Meta Kronos30m
PD-1690200m
MSRP
The Meta Kronos$3,145
PD-1690$149

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
13mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Steel
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,145
$149

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1690

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1690 for its Tiffany blue dial, a rare feature under $300. However, the finishing on the indices is noted as a disappointment, and the "P.t. Time" text is considered unnecessary dial clutter. On balance, owners are drawn to the PD-1690 for its distinctive dial color at an accessible price point.

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