The Breitling Emergency II is the best insurance for any explorer
Breitling is known for its pioneering role in the field of technical watches and instruments for professionals. It created the very first wristwatch with a built-in personal locator beacon (PLB). This second generation Breitling Emergency II watch is a high-tech gem equipped with a dual frequency transmitter compliant with the specifications of the Cospas-Sarsat international satellite alert system and serving both to issue alerts and to guide search and rescue missions.
Developed in conjunction with major scientific institutes, the Breitling Emergency II is distinguished by numerous microelectronic and mi- crotechnical innovations, including a revolutionary rechargeable battery, a miniaturized dual frequency transmitter and an unprecedented integrated antenna system, three features specifically developed for this model.
As the first ever wrist worn dual frequency PLB, the watch is considered a safety and survival instrument in all distress situations on land, at sea and in the air.
In 1995, Breitling came up with the first wristwatch with a built-in emergency microtransmitter. Operating on the 121.5 MHz international air distress frequency, the Emergency was designed to enable accurate homing in on pilots or passengers following a plane crash. It was designed for constant wear on the wrist and thus as a complement to the standard onboard aircraft equipment.
The Emergency has been tested and worn in daily use by the finest aviation professionals and the world's greatest aeronautical teams. It has proven its worth in many search and rescue exercises and has become synonymous with safety and reliability for pilots around the globe.
The new Breitling Emergency II is the world's first wristwatch equipped with a true dual frequency distress beacon, it is intended for a wide range of users in a variety of fields around the world, including aviation, navigation, climbing, trekking, hiking, exploration, extreme sports, etc.
The Emergency II is equipped with a microtransmitter alternately operating on two separate frequencies over a 24hour period. It transmits a first digital signal on the 406 MHz frequency intended for satellites and lasting 0.44 seconds every 50 seconds; as well as a second analog signal on the 121.5 MHz homing and rescue frequency, lasting 0.75 seconds every 2.25 seconds.
The development of this dual frequency transmitter specifically designed for the Emergency II was a ma- jor technical challenge, essentially due to its dimensions that had to be adapted to the wrist. Conducted in cooperation with an institute specializing in aerospace, defense and industry, it notably involved creating a new circuit exclusively dedicated to this instrument in order to be able to transmit on two frequencies and to do so within an extremely compact volume. The result is a record-making benchmark in terms of both miniaturization and guaranteed reliability.
The Emergency II is not only a personal survival instrument. It is also an electronic chronograph featuring all the functions useful to professionals and adventurers including - 12/24hour analog and digital display, 1/100th second chronograph, alarm, timer, second timezone, multilingual calendar and battery end-of-life indication.
It is equipped with a thermocompensated SuperQuartz movement ten times more accurate than standard quartz and chronometer-certified by the COSC (Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute) - the highest industry benchmark in terms of precision and reliability.