I have no long term watch history, so i heard about Longines was a huge watch brand in history. Some say, it was on same level as Rolex.
The Swatch group gave for example Blancpain more credits.
So that spot belongs more to Longines. Otherwise, Longines is more affordable for the masses, and when the watch hobby accomplish, then Blancpain and Breguet comes on the playing field.
Coincidence, this happen quickly to me when i bought my Longines watch, i had also a Breguet in my hands to see if it something for me.
And shure, wat a fine watch is a marine.