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Impossible Watch Company IMP ChronographvsGrand Seiko SBGM245

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IMP Chronograph
Impossible Watch CompanyIMP Chronograph
MSRP $595
SBGM245
Grand SeikoSBGM245
MSRP $6,100
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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
IMP Chronograph38.5mm
SBGM24540.5mm
Power Reserve
IMP Chronograph42h
SBGM24572h
Water Resistance
IMP Chronograph30m
SBGM245200m
MSRP
IMP Chronograph$595
SBGM245$6,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
—
GMT
Diameter
38.5mm
40.5mm
Thickness
13.5mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
—
48.6mm
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
K1
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Silver Gilt
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seagull ST1901
9S66
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
42h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$595
$6,100
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