Which is cheaper, the Henry Archer Arkona 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 $4,999 for the Henry Archer Arkona — a $4,504 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Henry Archer Arkona or the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only?

The Henry Archer Arkona 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 Henry Archer Arkona or the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only?

The Henry Archer Arkona is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Henry Archer Arkona 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 Henry Archer Arkona.

What movement does the Henry Archer Arkona run compared to the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Henry Archer Arkona uses the Miyota 9015 and the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only uses the Miyota 82S0.

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Henry Archer Arkona

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MSRP $4,999

Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only

MSRP $495

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11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Arkona40mm

IMP Time-Only38.5mm

Power Reserve

Arkona40h

IMP Time-Only42h

Water Resistance

Arkona200m

IMP Time-Only50m

MSRP

Arkona$4,999

IMP Time-Only$495

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Dial Color

Sylva

Salmon

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

Miyota 82S0

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,999

$495

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