Head to head
Auricoste Spirotechnique vs Longines HydroConquest 43mm Cadran Vert Mat
Two automatic watches from different brands, €200 apart, recorded at Tempus on 12 November 2026.
What the spec sheets say
The Auricoste Spirotechnique leads on 1 point (price at our check), the Longines HydroConquest 43mm Cadran Vert Mat on 0.
- Choose the Auricoste Spirotechnique if you want to pay less (a €200 gap).
- Choose the Longines HydroConquest 43mm Cadran Vert Mat if you prefer its brand or its design: the spec sheet gives it no edge.
Line by line
CriterionAuricosteLongines
Price at our check€1,750Advantage€1,950
MovementAutomaticAutomatic
CalibreSellita SW200—
CrystalSapphireSapphire
Water resistance300 m300 m
Diameter42 mm43 mm
Comparison based on the retailer’s spec sheets, without handling the watches. Criteria with no objective winner (diameter, calibre) are left undecided.
Questions
Short answers
Which is cheaper, the Auricoste Spirotechnique or the Longines HydroConquest 43mm Cadran Vert Mat?
The Auricoste Spirotechnique, at €1,750 against €1,950 at our check on 12 November 2026.
Which is more water-resistant?
Neither: both are water-resistant to 300 m.
Do they have the same crystal?
Yes, a sapphire crystal on both.