Which is cheaper, the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only or the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm?

At MSRP the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only is the cheaper of the two at $495, against $550 for the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm — a $55 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only or the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm?

The Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only wears larger at 38.5mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only or the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm?

The Praesidus Low W&t 38mm is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only or the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm?

The Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm.

What movement does the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only run compared to the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only uses the Miyota 82S0 and the Praesidus Low W&t 38mm uses the Seiko NH35.

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Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only

MSRP $495

Praesidus Low W&t 38mm

P-38-C47-C-DBRSG

MSRP $550

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

IMP Time-Only38.5mm

Low W&t 38mm38mm

Power Reserve

IMP Time-Only42h

Low W&t 38mm40h

Water Resistance

IMP Time-Only50m

Low W&t 38mm100m

MSRP

IMP Time-Only$495

Low W&t 38mm$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Dial Color

Salmon

Low W&T 38mm

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 82S0

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$495

$550

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