Which is cheaper, the Bremont The Meta Kronos or the Pinion Pure Bronze?

At MSRP the Pinion Pure Bronze is the cheaper of the two at $1,715, against $3,145 for the Bremont The Meta Kronos — a $1,430 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont The Meta Kronos or the Pinion Pure Bronze?

The Bremont The Meta Kronos wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Pinion Pure Bronze — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont The Meta Kronos or the Pinion Pure Bronze?

The Pinion Pure Bronze is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Bremont The Meta Kronos.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont The Meta Kronos or the Pinion Pure Bronze?

The Pinion Pure Bronze carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Bremont The Meta Kronos.

What movement does the Bremont The Meta Kronos run compared to the Pinion Pure Bronze?

The Bremont The Meta Kronos runs a automatic caliber, while the Pinion Pure Bronze runs a manual (Sellita SW261-1).

Side by side

Bremont The Meta KronosvsPinion Pure Bronze

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Bremont The Meta Kronos

S302-KRONOS-B

MSRP $3,145

Pinion Pure Bronze

pure-bronze-bk

MSRP $1,715

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

The Meta Kronos40mm

Pure Bronze38mm

Power Reserve

The Meta Kronos40h

Pure Bronze45h

Water Resistance

The Meta Kronos30m

Pure Bronze100m

MSRP

The Meta Kronos$3,145

Pure Bronze$1,715

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Steel

Black

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

—

Sellita SW261-1

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

40h

45h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,145

$1,715

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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.

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Pinion Pure Bronze

The Pinion Pure Bronze is lauded for its refreshing design, featuring a beautiful layered dial with applied numerals and luminous indexes. Reviewers praise its satisfying manual-winding action from the Unitas 6498 movement, which offers a 45-hour power reserve. One reviewer suggested a satin finish for the crown to match the case back and buckle. Overall, reviewers rate the Pinion Pure Bronze highly for its unique bronze case that patinates over time and its clear, subtly finished dial.

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