Breitling Emergency

About This Watch

The Breitling Emergency is arguably the most functionally significant watch ever created — a timepiece that can literally save your life. Beneath its massive 51mm titanium case lies a miniaturized dual-frequency personal locator beacon that transmits on both 121.5 MHz (analog homing frequency) and 406 MHz (digital satellite frequency used by the Cospas-Sarsat international search-and-rescue system). When the antenna is deployed by unscrewing the protective cap and pulling out the wire antenna, the Emergency broadcasts a distress signal that can be detected by search-and-rescue services worldwide, with location accuracy of approximately 100 meters. The watch has been credited with saving numerous lives in aviation emergencies, maritime incidents, and remote wilderness situations. The SuperQuartz movement provides the exceptional accuracy needed for a lifesaving instrument, while the chronograph and dual-time-zone functions serve practical aviation needs. The Emergency is subject to registration requirements in most countries due to its distress beacon functionality, and misuse can result in significant penalties — this is a serious instrument, not a fashion accessory. At 51mm and 20mm thick, it is enormous, but the titanium construction keeps weight manageable at 145 grams. For pilots, sailors, mountaineers, and adventurers who operate in remote areas, the Emergency provides an unmatched safety net that no other wristwatch can offer.