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Longines Spirit Chronograph 42mm
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Longines Spirit Chronograph 42mm

Ref. L3.820.4.53.6

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

Case
42mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Chronograph
MSRP
$3,700
ComplicationsChronographDate
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Longines Spirit Chronograph 42mm is the TAG Heuer Carrera ($7,300) — common cross-shop and Racing chrono. If price is the constraint, the Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono at $2,095 (vs $3,700 for the Spirit Chronograph 42mm) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Oblvlo CM-T is the standout microbrand take — racing chrono and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph X Porsche ($7,550) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

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

Oblvlo CM-T
Oblvlomicro
CM Series

CM-T

 
42mm·Automatic
$194MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Chronograph 42mm
Marloe Watch Company Atlantic
Marloe Watch Companymicro

Atlantic

4 variants
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$699MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Chronograph 42mm
Knot Watches ATC-40
Knot Watchesmicro

ATC-40

9 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,257MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Chronograph 42mm
Knot Watches ATC-40SVJRBK-R_LD-16SVSV-ATC-40
Knot Watchesmicro

ATC-40SVJRBK-R_LD-16SVSV-ATC-40

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,756MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Chronograph 42mm
Orologi Calamai G50 CRONO
Orologi Calamaimicro

G50 CRONO

2 variants
39/40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,264MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Chronograph 42mm
Archimede Watches Klassik Chronograph
Archimede Watchesmicro

Klassik Chronograph

5 variants
42mm·Automatic
$2,276MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Chronograph 42mm
Bohen Stella Veloce
Bohenmicro

Stella Veloce

 
42mm·Automatic
$10,789MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Chronograph 42mm
Kobold Polar Surveyor Chronograph
Koboldmicro

Polar Surveyor Chronograph

 
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$9,250MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Chronograph 42mm
Orologi Calamai G-50 B CRONO
Orologi Calamaimicro

G-50 B CRONO

 
40mm·Automatic
$3,364MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Chronograph 42mm
Towson Watch Co Mission Chronograph
Towson Watch Comicro

Mission Chronograph

2 variants
42mm·Automatic
$3,795MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Chronograph 42mm
Archimede Watches Pilot Chronograph
Archimede Watchesmicro

Pilot Chronograph

4 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,183MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Chronograph 42mm
Archimede Watches Pilot Chronograph
Archimede Watchesmicro

Pilot Chronograph

2 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Chronograph 42mm

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.

TAG Heuer Carrera
TAG Heuer

Carrera

5 variants · Ref. CBN2A1B.FC6481
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Chronograph 42mm
TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
TAG Heuer

Carrera Chronograph

5 variants · Carrera
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,600MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Chronograph 42mm
Bell & Ross BR V2-94 R.S.18
Bell & Ross

BR V2-94 R.S.18

10 variants · BR V2
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,616MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Chronograph 42mm
Bell & Ross BR V3-94 A521
Bell & Ross

BR V3-94 A521

3 variants · BR V3
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,184MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Chronograph 42mm
Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono

3 variants · Ref. H36606110
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,645MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Chronograph 42mm
Hamilton Khaki Field Auto Chrono
Hamilton

Khaki Field Auto Chrono

Ref. H71626735
42/44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,175MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Chronograph 42mm
TAG Heuer Formula 1 Senna
TAG Heuer

Formula 1 Senna

Ref. CAZ201D.BA0633
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$4,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Chronograph 42mm
Breitling Avenger B01 Chronograph
Breitling

Avenger B01 Chronograph

9 variants · Avenger
42/44/45mm·Automatic·300m WR
$7,150MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Chronograph 42mm
Bremont Isle of Man TT Limited Edition
Bremont
Limited Edition

Isle of Man TT Limited Edition

2 variants · Limited Edition
43mm·Automatic
$6,600MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Chronograph 42mm
Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono
Hamilton

American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono

Ref. H32416131
42mm·Automatic
$2,225MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Chronograph 42mm
Breitling Avenger Chronograph
Breitling

Avenger Chronograph

4 variants · Avenger
43/45mm·Automatic·300m WR
$6,600MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Chronograph 42mm
Bremont Terra Nova 42.5 Chronograph
Bremont

Terra Nova 42.5 Chronograph

7 variants · Terra Nova
42.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,950MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Chronograph 42mm

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.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Auto Chrono

5 variants · Ref. H32506730
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,095MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Chronograph 42mm
Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Auto Chrono

Ref. H32606735
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,845MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Chronograph 42mm
Hamilton Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema

Ref. H42605731
42mm·Automatic
$1,475MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Chronograph 42mm
Tissot Chrono L
Tissot

Chrono L

3 variants
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$475MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Chronograph 42mm
Damasko DC76
Damaskomicro

DC76

 
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Chronograph 42mm
Damasko DC66
Damaskomicro

DC66

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Chronograph 42mm
Damasko DC66 black
Damaskomicro

DC66 black

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Chronograph 42mm
Tissot PRC 200
Tissot
PR 100

PRC 200

2 variants
43mm·Quartz·200m WR
$595MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Chronograph 42mm
Tissot PR 100 Tour de France
Tissot

PR 100 Tour de France

 
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$515MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Chronograph 42mm
Glycine Combat Sub Chronograph Sport
Glycine

Combat Sub Chronograph Sport

4 variants · Ref. GL1047
43mm·Quartz·200m WR
$1,295MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Chronograph 42mm
Orient AK04 Field Sport Watch
Orient

AK04 Field Sport Watch

2 variants · AK04
42.4mm·Automatic·100m WR
$325MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Chronograph 42mm
Glycine Airpilot Chrono
Glycine

Airpilot Chrono

5 variants · Ref. GL0360
44mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,895MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Chronograph 42mm

Pricier alternatives· 12

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

TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph X Porsche
TAG Heuer

Carrera Chronograph X Porsche

Ref. CBN2A1F.BA0643
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,550MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Chronograph 42mm
TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
TAG Heuer

Carrera Chronograph

6 variants · Carrera
39/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,150MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Chronograph 42mm
TAG Heuer Carrera Chronosprint X Porsche Rallye
TAG Heuer

Carrera Chronosprint X Porsche Rallye

Ref. CBS2015.EB0381
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$10,650MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Chronograph 42mm
Breitling Aviator 8 B01 Chronograph 43
Breitling

Aviator 8 B01 Chronograph 43

2 variants · Aviator 8
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$9,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Chronograph 42mm
Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Co Axial Master Chronometer Moonphase Chronograph 43mm
Omega

Speedmaster Moonphase Co Axial Master Chronometer Moonphase Chronograph 43mm

2 variants · Speedmaster
43mm·Manual
$19,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Chronograph 42mm
Bremont Jaguar Limited Edition
Bremont

Jaguar Limited Edition

8 variants · Jaguar
43mm·Automatic
$6,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Chronograph 42mm
Bremont Supernova
Bremont

Supernova

6 variants
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$8,250MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Chronograph 42mm
IWC Schaffhausen Iw378001 Pilots Watch Chronograph
IWC Schaffhausen
Pilot Watches

Iw378001 Pilots Watch Chronograph

3 variants · Pilot Watches
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Chronograph 42mm
IWC Schaffhausen Iw388111 Pilots Watch Chronograph
IWC Schaffhausen
Pilot Watches

Iw388111 Pilots Watch Chronograph

3 variants · Pilot Watches
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Chronograph 42mm
Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph
Breitling

Navitimer B01 Chronograph

20 variants · Navitimer
41/43/46mm·Automatic
$10,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Chronograph 42mm
Breitling Navitimer B02 Chronograph 41 Cosmonaute
Breitling

Navitimer B02 Chronograph 41 Cosmonaute

3 variants · Navitimer
41mm·Manual
$12,650MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Chronograph 42mm
IWC Schaffhausen Iw389402 Pilots Watch Chronograph 41 Top Gun Mojave Desert
IWC Schaffhausen
Pilot Watches

Iw389402 Pilots Watch Chronograph 41 Top Gun Mojave Desert

3 variants · Pilot Watches
41.9mm·Automatic·100m WR
$12,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Chronograph 42mm
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