Which is cheaper, the Halios Universa II 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 $995 for the Halios Universa II — a $500 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Halios Universa II or the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only?

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

Which has better water resistance, the Halios Universa II or the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only?

The Halios Universa II is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Halios Universa II 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 Halios Universa II.

What movement does the Halios Universa II run compared to the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Halios Universa II uses the Sellita SW300-1 and the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only uses the Miyota 82S0.

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Halios Universa II

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MSRP $995

Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only

MSRP $495

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11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Universa II38mm

IMP Time-Only38.5mm

Power Reserve

Universa II40h

IMP Time-Only42h

Water Resistance

Universa II100m

IMP Time-Only50m

MSRP

Universa II$995

IMP Time-Only$495

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire (double-domed)

Dial Color

Gold

Salmon

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW300-1

Miyota 82S0

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$995

$495

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