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Impossible Watch Company IMP ChronographvsGrand Seiko SBGH281

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IMP Chronograph
Impossible Watch CompanyIMP Chronograph
MSRP $595
SBGH281
Grand SeikoSBGH281
MSRP $6,300
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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
IMP Chronograph38.5mm
SBGH28140mm
Power Reserve
IMP Chronograph42h
SBGH28155h
Water Resistance
IMP Chronograph30m
SBGH281100m
MSRP
IMP Chronograph$595
SBGH281$6,300

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
—
Dress
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
13.5mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
—
46.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
K1
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Silver Gilt
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seagull ST1901
9S85
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
42h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$595
$6,300
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