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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 Tissot Heritage 1938 at $925 (vs $3,300 for the The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Biatec Heritage is the standout microbrand take — same family (Heritage) and Vintage revival. Stepping up, the IWC Schaffhausen Iw3716 Portugieser Chronograph ($8,900) 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.

Biatec Heritage
Biatecmicro

Heritage

2 variants
38mm·Automatic
$1,790MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph
Orient Star Heritage Gothic
Orient Star

Heritage Gothic

Ref. RE-AW0003S
38.7mm·Automatic
$525MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph
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
vsCompare with the Longines The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph
Lebois & Co Baton Chronograph 324.478
Lebois & Comicro
Heritage Chronograph

Baton Chronograph 324.478

Ref. 324.478
39mm·Manual
$3,813MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph
Cincinnati Watch Company Phantom
Cincinnati Watch Companymicro

Phantom

 
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$1,995MSRP
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Lebois & Co Script Chronograph 324.406
Lebois & Comicro
Heritage Chronograph

Script Chronograph 324.406

Ref. 324.406
39mm·Manual
$3,813MSRP
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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
vsCompare with the Longines The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph
Biatec Heritage 03
Biatecmicro

Heritage 03

 
38mm·Automatic
$1,790MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph
Orologi Calamai G50 CRONO
Orologi Calamaimicro

G50 CRONO

2 variants
39/40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,264MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph
AV86 1564 Chronodate Automatic
AV86micro

1564 Chronodate Automatic

13 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$599MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph
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
vsCompare with the Longines The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph
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
vsCompare with the Longines The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph

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
vsCompare with the Longines The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph
Grand Seiko SBGH263
Grand Seiko
Heritage

SBGH263

 
39.5mm·Automatic
$6,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph
Tissot Heritage 1973
Tissot

Heritage 1973

 
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,575MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph
Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono
Hamilton

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono

4 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,645MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph
Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
Hamilton

American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H

5 variants
40mm·Manual·100m WR
$2,495MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph
Bremont Vulcan
Bremont
HMAF

Vulcan

3 variants · HMAF
42mm·Automatic
$5,150MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph
Grand Seiko SBGA293
Grand Seiko
Heritage

SBGA293

2 variants
40.2mm·Spring Drive·100m WR
$5,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph
Bremont Altitude 39 Date
Bremont

Altitude 39 Date

3 variants · Altitude
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,250MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph
TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5
TAG Heuer

Connected Calibre E5

6 variants · Connected
40/45mm
$1,600MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph
Hamilton Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot Pioneer Auto Chrono
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot Pioneer Auto Chrono

 
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,995MSRP
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TAG Heuer Carrera Astronomer
TAG Heuer

Carrera Astronomer

Ref. WBX2110.BA0044
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,950MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph
Bremont ALT1-C
Bremont

ALT1-C

3 variants · ALT1
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,150MSRP
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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.

Tissot Heritage 1938
Tissot

Heritage 1938

2 variants
39mm·Automatic
$925MSRP
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 Le Locle Open Heart
Tissot

Le Locle Open Heart

 
39.3mm·Automatic
$995MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph
Movado Heritage Ondoplan
Movadomicro

Heritage Ondoplan

2 variants · Ref. 3650242
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,047MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph
Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto

3 variants
40/44mm·Automatic
$995MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph
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
Stowa Chronograph 1938 black
Stowamicro

Chronograph 1938 black

 
41mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph
Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Spider
Nivada Grenchen

Antarctic Spider

 
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$945MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph
Tissot Le Locle
Tissot

Le Locle

4 variants
39.3mm·Automatic
$795MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph
Damasko DC57
Damaskomicro

DC57

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph
Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,095MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph
Frederique Constant Classics Quartz Chronograph
Frederique Constant

Classics Quartz Chronograph

2 variants
40mm·Quartz
$1,195MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph

Pricier alternatives· 12

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

IWC Schaffhausen Iw3716 Portugieser Chronograph
IWC Schaffhausen
Portugieser

Iw3716 Portugieser Chronograph

6 variants · Portugieser
41mm·Automatic
$8,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph
Grand Seiko SBGA385
Grand Seiko
Heritage

SBGA385

 
40mm·Spring Drive·100m WR
$53,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph
TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Skipper
TAG Heuer

Carrera Chronograph Skipper

Ref. CBS2213.FN6002
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,550MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph
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
vsCompare with the Longines The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph
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
Grand Seiko SBGH281
Grand Seiko
Heritage

SBGH281

7 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph
Frederique Constant Manufacture Classic Perpetual Calendar
Frederique Constant

Manufacture Classic Perpetual Calendar

 
40mm·Automatic
$9,995MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph
TAG Heuer Carrera Chronosprint X Porsche
TAG Heuer

Carrera Chronosprint X Porsche

Ref. CBS2011.FC6529
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$9,550MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph
Frederique Constant Manufacture Classic Perpetual Calendar
Frederique Constant

Manufacture Classic Perpetual Calendar

 
40mm·Automatic
$9,995MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph
RGM Watches Model 455 Classic Chronographs
RGM Watches

Model 455 Classic Chronographs

 
38.2mm·Automatic
$7,950MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph
Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph
Breitling

Navitimer B01 Chronograph

7 variants · Navitimer
41/43/46mm·Automatic
$23,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph
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