Head to head
Longines Master Collection Chronograph 42mm Cadran Bleu Soleillé Acier vs Vulcain Anniversary Heart Calendar
Two automatic watches from different brands, €130 apart, recorded at Tempus on 12 November 2026.
What the spec sheets say
The Longines Master Collection Chronograph 42mm Cadran Bleu Soleillé Acier leads on 1 point (price at our check), the Vulcain Anniversary Heart Calendar on 1 (water resistance).
- Choose the Longines Master Collection Chronograph 42mm Cadran Bleu Soleillé Acier if you want to pay less (a €130 gap).
- Choose the Vulcain Anniversary Heart Calendar if you want more margin against water.
Line by line
CriterionLonginesVulcain
Price at our check€3,500Advantage€3,630
MovementAutomaticAutomatic
CrystalSapphireSapphire
Water resistance30 m50 mAdvantage
Diameter42 mm42 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 Longines Master Collection Chronograph 42mm Cadran Bleu Soleillé Acier or the Vulcain Anniversary Heart Calendar?
The Longines Master Collection Chronograph 42mm Cadran Bleu Soleillé Acier, at €3,500 against €3,630 at our check on 12 November 2026.
Which is more water-resistant?
The Vulcain Anniversary Heart Calendar, water-resistant to 50 m against 30 m.
Do they have the same crystal?
Yes, a sapphire crystal on both.