Longines vs Hamilton
How the current Longines and Hamilton ranges compare on price and specs, from each brand's published data.
The short answer
Longines and Hamilton are Swatch Group siblings, with Longines higher on price. On price, the median Longines we track lists at $2,650 and the median Hamilton at $1,075.
The two brands in numbers
| In our data | Longines | Hamilton |
|---|---|---|
| Parent company | Swatch Group | Swatch Group |
| Current references we track | 799 | 269 |
| US list prices | $900–$27,500 | $445–$2,645 |
| Median US list price | $2,650 | $1,075 |
| Case sizes | 17.7–47.5 mm | 15–51 mm |
| Movements | Automatic 70%, Quartz 29%, Manual-wind 1% | Automatic 57%, Quartz 27%, Manual-wind 16% |
| Sapphire crystal | 100% | 91% |
| Rated 200 m or more | 102 of 799 | 14 of 269 |
| Certified chronometers (COSC or METAS) | 26 of 799 | 0 of 269 |
Counts cover current references on each brand's site that we track; they are not full catalogues.
Which should you buy?
Lower median US list price ($1,075 vs $2,650).
A larger share of its current range carries COSC or METAS certification, per the brand pages.
More of its range is 38 mm or under (55% vs 43%).
Model-by-model comparisons
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Questions
Is Longines more expensive than Hamilton?
Usually yes: in our data the median current Longines lists at $2,650 in the US and the median Hamilton at $1,075. Ranges overlap, so compare specific models.
Are Longines and Hamilton owned by the same company?
Yes, both belong to Swatch Group.
Where does this data come from?
From current references on each brand's own website that we track, summarised in our own words. We haven't tested these watches.
Watch.co is independent and not affiliated with any brand. We haven't handled these watches for this page: everything here comes from brand-published specs and our own analysis. Brand names are used only to identify products.