Which is cheaper, the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only or the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

At MSRP the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 is the cheaper of the two at $399, against $495 for the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only — a $96 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only or the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

The Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only wears larger at 38.5mm versus 38mm for the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only or the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

The Zelos Swordfish Field 38 is rated to 200m 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 Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

The Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Zelos Swordfish Field 38.

What movement does the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only run compared to the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only uses the Miyota 82S0 and the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 uses the Seiko NH35.

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Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only

MSRP $495

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MSRP $399

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11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

IMP Time-Only38.5mm

Swordfish Field 3838mm

Power Reserve

IMP Time-Only42h

Swordfish Field 3840h

Water Resistance

IMP Time-Only50m

Swordfish Field 38200m

MSRP

IMP Time-Only$495

Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Dial Color

Salmon

Bronze

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 82S0

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$495

$399

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