Which is cheaper, the Impossible Watch Company IMP Chronograph or the Praesidus DD-45?

At MSRP the Praesidus DD-45 is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $595 for the Impossible Watch Company IMP Chronograph — a $296 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Impossible Watch Company IMP Chronograph or the Praesidus DD-45?

The Praesidus DD-45 wears larger at 40mm versus 38.5mm for the Impossible Watch Company IMP Chronograph — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Impossible Watch Company IMP Chronograph or the Praesidus DD-45?

The Praesidus DD-45 is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Impossible Watch Company IMP Chronograph.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Impossible Watch Company IMP Chronograph or the Praesidus DD-45?

The Impossible Watch Company IMP Chronograph carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus DD-45.

What movement does the Impossible Watch Company IMP Chronograph run compared to the Praesidus DD-45?

The Impossible Watch Company IMP Chronograph runs a manual caliber (Seagull ST1901), while the Praesidus DD-45 runs a quartz (Ameriquartz USA).

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Impossible Watch Company IMP Chronograph

MSRP $595

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MSRP $299

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

IMP Chronograph38.5mm

DD-4540mm

Power Reserve

IMP Chronograph42h

DD-4540h

Water Resistance

IMP Chronograph30m

DD-45100m

MSRP

IMP Chronograph$595

DD-45$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Silver Gilt

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seagull ST1901

Ameriquartz USA

Type

Manual

Quartz

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$595

$299

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