Which is cheaper, the Sternglas Hamburg Pro Automatik or the Impossible Watch Company IMP Chronograph?

At MSRP the Impossible Watch Company IMP Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $595, against $755 for the Sternglas Hamburg Pro Automatik — a $160 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Sternglas Hamburg Pro Automatik or the Impossible Watch Company IMP Chronograph?

The Sternglas Hamburg Pro Automatik wears larger at 42mm versus 38.5mm for the Impossible Watch Company IMP Chronograph — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Sternglas Hamburg Pro Automatik or the Impossible Watch Company IMP Chronograph?

The Sternglas Hamburg Pro Automatik is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Impossible Watch Company IMP Chronograph.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Sternglas Hamburg Pro Automatik or the Impossible Watch Company IMP Chronograph?

The Impossible Watch Company IMP Chronograph carries a 42-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the Sternglas Hamburg Pro Automatik.

What movement does the Sternglas Hamburg Pro Automatik run compared to the Impossible Watch Company IMP Chronograph?

The Sternglas Hamburg Pro Automatik runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 8215), while the Impossible Watch Company IMP Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST1901).

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Sternglas Hamburg Pro Automatik

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MSRP $755

Impossible Watch Company IMP Chronograph

MSRP $595

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Hamburg Pro Automatik42mm

IMP Chronograph38.5mm

Power Reserve

Hamburg Pro Automatik42h

IMP Chronograph42h

Water Resistance

Hamburg Pro Automatik50m

IMP Chronograph30m

MSRP

Hamburg Pro Automatik$755

IMP Chronograph$595

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Dial Color

—

Silver Gilt

Lume

Luminova Indizes

None

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Miyota 8215

Seagull ST1901

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

42h

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$755

$595

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