Which is cheaper, the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only or the Zelos Blacktip 41?

At MSRP the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only is the cheaper of the two at $495, against $499 for the Zelos Blacktip 41 — a $4 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only or the Zelos Blacktip 41?

The Zelos Blacktip 41 wears larger at 41mm versus 38.5mm for the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only or the Zelos Blacktip 41?

The Zelos Blacktip 41 is rated to 200m 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 Zelos Blacktip 41?

The Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Zelos Blacktip 41.

What movement does the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only run compared to the Zelos Blacktip 41?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only uses the Miyota 82S0 and the Zelos Blacktip 41 uses the Miyota 9015.

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Impossible Watch Company IMP Time-Only

MSRP $495

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MSRP $499

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11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

IMP Time-Only38.5mm

Blacktip 4141mm

Power Reserve

IMP Time-Only42h

Blacktip 4140h

Water Resistance

IMP Time-Only50m

Blacktip 41200m

MSRP

IMP Time-Only$495

Blacktip 41$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Salmon

Teal

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 82S0

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$495

$499

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