Which is cheaper, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only?

At MSRP the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 is the cheaper of the two at $150, against $495 for the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only — a $345 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only?

The Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only wears larger at 38.5mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only?

The Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only?

The Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8.

What movement does the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 run compared to the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 uses the Seiko NH35 and the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only uses the Miyota 82S0.

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Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8

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MSRP $150

Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only

MSRP $495

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Marines Blt 1/838mm

IMP Time-Only38.5mm

Power Reserve

Marines Blt 1/840h

IMP Time-Only42h

Water Resistance

Marines Blt 1/8100m

IMP Time-Only50m

MSRP

Marines Blt 1/8$150

IMP Time-Only$495

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Dial Color

Marines BLT 1/8

Salmon

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Miyota 82S0

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$150

$495

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