Head to head
Longines Spirit 42mm Cadran Bleu Soleillé vs Mido Multifort Skeleton Chronograph
Two automatic watches from different brands, €140 apart, recorded at Tempus on 12 November 2026.
What the spec sheets say
The Longines Spirit 42mm Cadran Bleu Soleillé leads on 0 points, the Mido Multifort Skeleton Chronograph on 1 (price at our check).
- Choose the Longines Spirit 42mm Cadran Bleu Soleillé if you prefer its brand or its design: the spec sheet gives it no edge.
- Choose the Mido Multifort Skeleton Chronograph if you want to pay less (a €140 gap).
Line by line
CriterionLonginesMido
Price at our check€2,550€2,410Advantage
MovementAutomaticAutomatic
Calibre—Calibre 60 A05.951
CrystalSapphireSapphire
Water resistance100 m100 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 Longines Spirit 42mm Cadran Bleu Soleillé or the Mido Multifort Skeleton Chronograph?
The Mido Multifort Skeleton Chronograph, at €2,410 against €2,550 at our check on 12 November 2026.
Which is more water-resistant?
Neither: both are water-resistant to 100 m.
Do they have the same crystal?
Yes, a sapphire crystal on both.