Which is cheaper, the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 or the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only?

At MSRP the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only is the cheaper of the two at $495, against $3,520 for the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 — a $3,025 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 or the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only?

The Fortis Marinemaster M-40 wears larger at 40mm versus 38.5mm for the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 or the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only?

The Fortis Marinemaster M-40 is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 or the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only?

The Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only carries a 42-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Fortis Marinemaster M-40.

What movement does the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 run compared to the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 uses the Sellita SW220-1 and the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only uses the Miyota 82S0.

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Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsImpossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only

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Fortis Marinemaster M-40

M-40

MSRP $3,520

Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only

MSRP $495

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Marinemaster M-4040mm

IMP Time-Only38.5mm

Power Reserve

Marinemaster M-4038h

IMP Time-Only42h

Water Resistance

Marinemaster M-40300m

IMP Time-Only50m

MSRP

Marinemaster M-40$3,520

IMP Time-Only$495

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Dial Color

Orange

Salmon

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

Miyota 82S0

Power Reserve

38h

42h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,520

$495

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