Which is cheaper, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph 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 $550 for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a $55 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph wears larger at 40mm versus 38.5mm for the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph 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 Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

What movement does the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph run compared to the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual caliber (Seagull ST19), while the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only runs a automatic (Miyota 82S0).

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Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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MSRP $550

Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only

MSRP $495

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12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

IMP Time-Only38.5mm

Power Reserve

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

IMP Time-Only42h

Water Resistance

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

IMP Time-Only50m

MSRP

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

IMP Time-Only$495

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Salmon

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seagull ST19

Miyota 82S0

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$495

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