Which is cheaper, the Henry Archer Nordlys 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 $3,299 for the Henry Archer Nordlys — a $2,804 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only?

The Henry Archer Nordlys wears larger at 42mm versus 38.5mm for the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only?

The Henry Archer Nordlys is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Henry Archer Nordlys 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 Henry Archer Nordlys.

What movement does the Henry Archer Nordlys run compared to the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Henry Archer Nordlys uses the Miyota 9015 and the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only uses the Miyota 82S0.

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Henry Archer Nordlys

5744002550358

MSRP $3,299

Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only

MSRP $495

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10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Nordlys42mm

IMP Time-Only38.5mm

Power Reserve

Nordlys40h

IMP Time-Only42h

Water Resistance

Nordlys200m

IMP Time-Only50m

MSRP

Nordlys$3,299

IMP Time-Only$495

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Blue

Salmon

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

Miyota 82S0

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,299

$495

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