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Continuing to expand its HydroConquest series, Longines has increased the case size of its HydroConquest GMT to 43 mm.

Last summer, the watchmaker updated the once-popular classic model with a sleeker dial design, available in a 41mm case size and three dial color options. In the new size variant, all dial decorations have been slightly enlarged to accommodate the updated proportions, but retain the same design and construction as their 41mm counterparts.

These include a sunburst dial, date display at 3 o'clock, GMT hand, unidirectional rotating bezel with ceramic insert, and green markers. The new HydroConquest GMT 43 mm is equipped with the Longines caliber L844.5.

The mechanism provides a power reserve of up to 72 hours and can withstand depths of up to 300 meters under water. The stainless steel version of this watch costs $2,975, while the rubber strap version retails for $2,775. 

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