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Bremont The Meta KronosvsPagani Design PD-1778

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The Meta Kronos
BremontThe Meta Kronos
MSRP $3,145
PD-1778
Pagani DesignPD-1778
MSRP $159

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Meta Kronos40mm
PD-177840mm
Power Reserve
The Meta Kronos40h
PD-177842h
Water Resistance
The Meta Kronos30m
PD-1778100m
MSRP
The Meta Kronos$3,145
PD-1778$159

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
13mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

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
$159

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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-1778

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1778 for appearing more attractive in person than in promotional images, with specific commendations for its dial color, anti-reflective coating, and case finishing relative to its price. However, the dial's font and branding are frequently disliked, with a preference for a simple logo. Some owners find the watch to be slightly too large and report difficulties with strap compatibility. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1778 highly for its aesthetic appeal and finishing at the price point, despite some reservations about the dial text and case dimensions.

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