Reply With QuoteI think it’s still live but not monitored anymore
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Found myself fancying a Yellow emergency.
I’m not particularly a Breitling fan, I prefer autos to Quartz and I don’t even like custard !
But I do like a tool watch and you’ve got to admit, like a 4000ft depth rating, the beacon bit is pretty cool.
I’ve been looking at the earlier versions, slightly smaller than the huge Emergency II and a lot less £££.
Am I correct in that the SOS functionality bit is soon to be obsolete ?
Any advice/thoughts/discussion welcome.
Thanks.
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I think it’s still live but not monitored anymore
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I had one for a while. Jolly good fun.
I’d imagine you’d be better off sending for help using a carrier pigeon rather than pulling that cord mind you.
You do realise what a faff it is to get the battery changed?
A lot of sense in a watch and an emergency beacon remaining separate bits of kit......
It may not be the case now, but Breitling used to try to insist on a whole change of ownership malarkey, whereby the new owner would enter a contract with them regarding use of the transmitter.
Got me wondering if they have ever been used in a real emergency, it would appear so.
https://www.cityam.com/incredible-st...h-saved-pilot/
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Forget the new Emergency II; it’s a clown watch.
The original, however, is an icon and just wonderfully bonkers.
I’ve had one, but it was a bit too big for my skinny wrists, which was a great shame.
I love them - do it!
400 odd quid every couple of years isn’t it? No thanks!
Nice enough looking But couldn’t be bothered with the faff
Emergency mission 1 has a nominal 30m wrt - if a WIS wears it they would probably not want to wear it washing dishes. The MK2 is not great at 50m either not anywhere near 4000ft
The analog distress frequency is used for shorter range pickup by pilots - good at sea, not so good in built up areas. The new emergency can transmit also to digital satellite a distress signal which will give accurate positional data - but requires much more energy so this watch has a rechargeable battery for this purpose.
heavy fine (allegedly) if deployed without good reason.
functionally the watch is similar to the aerospace which has a better 100m wrt and much slimmer profile. But the MK1 Emergency is rather iconic and actually wearable.
Last edited by MartynJC (UK); 18th November 2020 at 09:34.
If im not mistaken the battery change can be done by a competent watch repairer which will not be the same as BUK prices.Originally Posted by GOAT
That is correct. 2 batteries required. 1 for the movement, which lifts out of the casing that holds the 121.5 beacon, which also requires a cell.
121.5 is still monitored by aircraft, and other agencies.
My Emergency 1 went back to BUK a couple of years ago for a spruce up, and came back looking like new.
Last edited by Mainspring; 18th November 2020 at 10:29. Reason: Additional info
A comparison of the mk1 and 11
The mkii is recharged via a charger on a monthly basis but the battery has an expiry / must change by date because of the transmitter. If buying one you just check the rear where a window displays the battery change date.
Ownership still has to be registered with Breitling.
The first battery change is free and if you have a good dealer they will change the battery before you take it away giving you no battery issues for over 4 years.
Needs a chunky wrist.
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