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Bremont The Meta KronosvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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The Meta Kronos
BremontThe Meta Kronos
MSRP $3,145
Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $595

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Meta Kronos40mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
The Meta Kronos40h
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
The Meta Kronos30m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
The Meta Kronos$3,145
Presage Cocktail Time$595

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
13mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
Dial Color
Steel
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R57
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
29

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,145
$595

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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.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time is widely praised for its visually stunning dials and exceptional value, appearing more expensive than its price point. Owners highlight the dial, indices, hands, and crown as particularly well-executed. However, some owners note the absence of a sapphire crystal and the potential for quality control issues. One owner describes the case as large, round, and uninspired. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its attractive dial designs and strong value proposition.

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