Which is cheaper, the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only or the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $435, against $495 for the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only — a $60 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only or the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton wears larger at 42mm versus 38.5mm for the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only or the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only or the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton?

The Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton.

What movement does the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only run compared to the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only uses the Miyota 82S0 and the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton uses the SII NH38A.

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Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only

MSRP $495

Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

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MSRP $435

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

IMP Time-Only38.5mm

Croft 42 Skeleton42mm

Power Reserve

IMP Time-Only42h

Croft 42 Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

IMP Time-Only50m

Croft 42 Skeleton100m

MSRP

IMP Time-Only$495

Croft 42 Skeleton$435

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Dial Color

Salmon

Steel

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 82S0

SII NH38A

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$495

$435

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