Which is cheaper, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Impossible Watch Company IMP Chronograph?

At MSRP the Impossible Watch Company IMP Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $595, against $3,299 for the Henry Archer Nordlys — a $2,704 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Impossible Watch Company IMP Chronograph?

The Henry Archer Nordlys 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 Henry Archer Nordlys or the Impossible Watch Company IMP Chronograph?

The Henry Archer Nordlys is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Impossible Watch Company IMP Chronograph.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Impossible Watch Company IMP Chronograph?

The Impossible Watch Company IMP Chronograph carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Henry Archer Nordlys.

What movement does the Henry Archer Nordlys run compared to the Impossible Watch Company IMP Chronograph?

The Henry Archer Nordlys runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9015), while the Impossible Watch Company IMP Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST1901).

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Henry Archer Nordlys

5744002550358

MSRP $3,299

Impossible Watch Company IMP Chronograph

MSRP $595

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Nordlys42mm

IMP Chronograph38.5mm

Power Reserve

Nordlys40h

IMP Chronograph42h

Water Resistance

Nordlys200m

IMP Chronograph30m

MSRP

Nordlys$3,299

IMP Chronograph$595

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Blue

Silver Gilt

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

Seagull ST1901

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,299

$595

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