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Longines The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Longines The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph

Ref. L2.733.4.02.2

48 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
39mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Chronograph
MSRP
$3,300
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Longines The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph is the Tissot Telemeter 1938 ($2,400) — common cross-shop and Same family (Heritage). If price is the constraint, the Movado Heritage Calendoplan Chronograph at $995 (vs $3,300 for the The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the AV86 1564 Chronodate Automatic is the standout microbrand take — racing chrono and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Frederique Constant Manufacture Classic Perpetual Calendar ($9,995) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief, usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

AV86 1564 Chronodate Automatic
AV86micro

1564 Chronodate Automatic

13 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$599MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph
Seagull Artisan Heritage Series Multifunction Celestial Calendar Power Reserve Indicator Eccentric Tourbillon 41mm
Seagullmicro
Tourbillon

Artisan Heritage Series Multifunction Celestial Calendar Power Reserve Indicator Eccentric Tourbillon 41mm

2 variants
41mm·Automatic
$3,549MSRP
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Limes Pharo Chronograph
Limesmicro

Pharo Chronograph

2 variants
40.5mm·Automatic
$2,980MSRP
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Seagull 1963 Series Original D304 Chronograph Watch Sky Voyage Edition 40mm
Seagullmicro
Seagull 1963

1963 Series Original D304 Chronograph Watch Sky Voyage Edition 40mm

 
40mm·Manual
$789MSRP
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Kobold Rattrapante Chronograph
Koboldmicro

Rattrapante Chronograph

 
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,500MSRP
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Mühle-Glashütte Teutonia II Chronograph
Mühle-Glashüttemicro

Teutonia II Chronograph

2 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,220MSRP
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Orologi Calamai G50 CRONO
Orologi Calamaimicro

G50 CRONO

2 variants
39/40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,264MSRP
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Orient Star Heritage Gothic
Orient Star

Heritage Gothic

Ref. RE-AW0003S
38.7mm·Automatic
$525MSRP
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Seagull Artisan Heritage Series Multifunction Celestial Calendar Power Reserve Indicator Eccentric Tourbillon 39mm
Seagullmicro
Tourbillon

Artisan Heritage Series Multifunction Celestial Calendar Power Reserve Indicator Eccentric Tourbillon 39mm

2 variants
39mm·Automatic
$3,269MSRP
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Corniche Chronograph
Cornichemicro
Heritage

Chronograph

3 variants
39mm·Meca-Quartz
$425MSRP
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Lebois & Co Atelier Chronograph 324.552 'Bleu sur Blanc'
Lebois & Comicro
Heritage Chronograph

Atelier Chronograph 324.552 'Bleu sur Blanc'

Ref. 324.552
39mm·Manual
$11,323MSRP
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Biatec Heritage
Biatecmicro

Heritage

2 variants
38mm·Automatic
$1,790MSRP
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Mainstream picks· 12

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price: same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Tissot Telemeter 1938
Tissot
Heritage

Telemeter 1938

2 variants
42mm·Automatic
$2,400MSRP
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Tissot Heritage 1973
Tissot

Heritage 1973

 
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,575MSRP
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Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono
Hamilton

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono

4 variants · Ref. H38416111
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,645MSRP
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Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
Hamilton

American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H

5 variants · Ref. H38429110
40mm·Manual·100m WR
$2,495MSRP
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Grand Seiko SBGH263
Grand Seiko
Heritage

SBGH263

 
39.5mm·Automatic
$6,200MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Auto Chrono

5 variants · Ref. H32506730
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,095MSRP
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Bremont ALT1-C
Bremont

ALT1-C

3 variants · ALT1
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,150MSRP
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Bremont Vulcan
Bremont
HMAF

Vulcan

3 variants · HMAF
42mm·Automatic
$5,150MSRP
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Frederique Constant Highlife Chronograph Automatic
Frederique Constant

Highlife Chronograph Automatic

3 variants
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,595MSRP
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Junghans Meister Chronoscope, Date English
Junghans

Meister Chronoscope, Date English

9 variants
40.7mm·Automatic
$3,010MSRP
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Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH
Longines

MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH

3 variants · Ref. L2.759.4.78.3
40/42mm·Automatic
$3,650MSRP
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Longines THE LONGINES AVIGATION WATCH TYPE A-7 1935
Longines
Avigation

THE LONGINES AVIGATION WATCH TYPE A-7 1935

Ref. L2.812.4.53.2
41mm·Automatic
$3,450MSRP
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Cheaper alternatives· 12

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Movado Heritage Calendoplan Chronograph
Movadomicro

Heritage Calendoplan Chronograph

6 variants · Ref. 3650161
42/43mm·Quartz
$995MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph
Movado Heritage Datron
Movadomicro

Heritage Datron

7 variants · Ref. 3650144
40mm·Automatic
$1,195MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph
Tissot Heritage 1938
Tissot

Heritage 1938

2 variants
39mm·Automatic
$925MSRP
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Movado Heritage Datron Chronograph
Movadomicro

Heritage Datron Chronograph

2 variants · Ref. 3650181
41mm·Quartz
$627MSRP
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Frederique Constant Classics Quartz Chronograph
Frederique Constant

Classics Quartz Chronograph

2 variants
40mm·Quartz
$1,195MSRP
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Frederique Constant Classics Quartz Chronograph Triple Calendar
Frederique Constant

Classics Quartz Chronograph Triple Calendar

2 variants
40mm·Quartz
$1,095MSRP
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Stowa Chronograph 1938 black
Stowamicro

Chronograph 1938 black

 
41mm·Automatic
—MSRP
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Orient Classic Semi Skeleton
Orient

Classic Semi Skeleton

2 variants
40mm·Automatic
$625MSRP
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Tissot Le Locle Open Heart
Tissot

Le Locle Open Heart

 
39.3mm·Automatic
$995MSRP
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Damasko DC57
Damaskomicro

DC57

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto

3 variants · Ref. H32515135
40/44mm·Automatic
$995MSRP
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Orient Retrograde
Orient

Retrograde

 
39.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$415MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint: luxury upgrades and step-ups.

Frederique Constant Manufacture Classic Perpetual Calendar
Frederique Constant

Manufacture Classic Perpetual Calendar

 
40mm·Automatic
$9,995MSRP
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Zenith Chronomaster Open
Zenith

Chronomaster Open

Ref. 03.3300.3604/69.M3300
39.5mm·Automatic
$11,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph
IWC Schaffhausen Iw3716 Portugieser Chronograph
IWC Schaffhausen
Portugieser

Iw3716 Portugieser Chronograph

4 variants · Portugieser
41mm·Automatic
$23,500MSRP
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RGM Watches Model 455 Classic Chronographs
RGM Watches

Model 455 Classic Chronographs

 
38.2mm·Automatic
$7,950MSRP
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TAG Heuer Carrera Chronosprint X Porsche
TAG Heuer

Carrera Chronosprint X Porsche

Ref. CBS2040.FC8318
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$24,450MSRP
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Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph
Breitling

Navitimer B01 Chronograph

7 variants · Navitimer
41/43/46mm·Automatic
$23,500MSRP
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Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph
Breitling

Navitimer B01 Chronograph

20 variants · Navitimer
41/43/46mm·Automatic
$10,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph
Bremont Altitude Chronograph
Bremont

Altitude Chronograph

4 variants · Altitude
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph
IWC Schaffhausen Iw3716 Portugieser Chronograph
IWC Schaffhausen
Portugieser

Iw3716 Portugieser Chronograph

6 variants · Portugieser
41mm·Automatic
$8,900MSRP
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Omega Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm
Omega

Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm

4 variants · Speedmaster
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$8,700MSRP
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TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Skipper
TAG Heuer

Carrera Chronograph Skipper

Ref. CBS2213.FN6002
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,550MSRP
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TAG Heuer Carrera Chronosprint X Porsche
TAG Heuer

Carrera Chronosprint X Porsche

Ref. CBS2011.FC6529
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$9,550MSRP
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