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Bremont The Meta KronosvsGrand Seiko SLGA001

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The Meta Kronos
BremontThe Meta Kronos
MSRP $3,145
SLGA001
Grand SeikoSLGA001
MSRP $11,100

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Meta Kronos40mm
SLGA00146.9mm
Power Reserve
The Meta Kronos40h
SLGA001120h
Water Resistance
The Meta Kronos30m
SLGA001100m
MSRP
The Meta Kronos$3,145
SLGA001$11,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
46.9mm
Thickness
13mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
23mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Titanium
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Steel
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9RA5
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
120h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,145
$11,100

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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.

Grand Seiko SLGA001

The Grand Seiko SLGA001 is praised for its impressive technical achievements, including a new, slimmer Spring Drive movement with a five-day power reserve and exceptional accuracy of ±0.5 seconds per day. Reviewers note the 47mm titanium case, despite its substantial dimensions, wears more comfortably due to its titanium construction, short lugs, and virtually scratch-proof finish. The watch features a 600-meter water resistance and is limited to 700 pieces, priced at $11,100. On balance, reviewers consider the Grand Seiko SLGA001 a highly capable dive watch, with its technological advancements in the Spring Drive movement being a key highlight.

From video reviewers

The watch's Spring Drive movement, specifically the Cal.9RA5, offers a 120-hour power reserve. A notable trade-off is the watch's relatively large size, with a case diameter of 46.9mm and thickness of 16.0mm, which may not suit those with smaller wrists. The high price point may be a trade-off for some buyers.

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