Emergency II
Breitling presents the world's first wristwatch with a dual frequency locator beacon: The Emergency II
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BREITLING - EMERGENCY II
A WATCH MADE TO SAVE LIVES
The Emergency II watch with a dual frequency locator beacon could save your life
COSPAS-SARSAT SYSTEM
WHAT IS THE COSPAS-SARSAT SYSTEM ?
The Cospas-Sarsat is a satellite network that revolves low-Earth orbit (LEOSAR) and geostationary orbit (GEOSAR), which also comprises on the ground receiving stations and control centers and coordination. Its mission is to provide a distress alert data with precise homing. This information helps authorities search and rescue (SAR) to provide rapid assistance to people in danger. Since its launch in 1985, the Cospas-Sarsat system has helped save more than 26,000 lives.
A SURVIVAL INSTRUMENT
The Breitling Emergency II is also a COSC certified multifunction chronograph with 12/24-hour analog and digital display, 1/100th second chronograph, alarm, timer, second timezone, multilingual calendar, luminescent hands, sapphire crystal and battery end-of-life indication. The watch is powered by a thermo-compensated SuperQuartz movement and comes in a very complex case made from titanium. The Emergency II is available in three color dials: Black, yellow or orange and comes with a rubber strap or titanium bracelet.
THE INNOVATIVE DUAL FREQUENCY TRANSMITTER
The Emergency II have a microtransmitter alternately operating on two separate frequencies over a 24-hour period. The Emergency II transmits a first digital signal on the 406 MHz frequency intended for satellites and lasting 0.44 seconds every 50 seconds and a second analog signal on the 121.5 MHz homing and rescue frequency, lasting 0.75 seconds every 2.25 seconds.
A WATCH FOR PROFESSIONALS
The Emergency II have uses an antenna that automatically activates the transmitter, while the inscriptions on the watch remind the wearer of the process of releasing the antenna and triggering the transmission. The Emergency II is powered by a rechargeable battery, while a special charger-tester periodically recharges the battery and then automatically checks the smooth operation of the transmitter.
THERE ARE THREE DIALS OF EMERGENCY II
PRODUCTION WITH BLACK DIAL
PRODUCTION WITH YELLOW DIAL
PRODUCTION WITH ORANGE DIAL
PRICE:
On Demand Only
TECHNICAL DETAILS - EMERGENCY II
MOVEMENT:
Breitling Caliber 76
Officially chronometer-certified by the COSC
Thermocompensated SuperQuartzTM
12/24-hour analog and LCD digital display
Battery end-of-life indicator
1/100th second chronograph
Timer
2nd timezone
Multilingual calendar
FUNCTIONS:
Hours, minutes and seconds
Thermocompensated SuperQuartz
12/24-hour analog and LCD digital display
Battery end-of-life indicator
1/100th second chronograph
Timer
2nd timezone
Multilingual calendar
CASE:
Titanium
Bidirectional rotating bezel
Compass scale
SIZE:
Measuring 51,00mm in diameter
DIAL:
Volcano black, Cobra yellow and Intrepid orange
GLASS:
Cambered sapphire crystal, glareproofed on both sides
WATER RESISTANCE:
5 Bar = 50 meters
STRAP:
Rubber Diver Pro III or titanium Professional
BEACON:
STANDARD APPLIED:
COSPAS-SARSAT
BEACON CLASSIFICATION:
PLB Category 2
TRANSMISSION FREQUENCIES:
121.5 MHz / 406.040 MHz
TRANSMISSION POWER:
≥ 30 mW @ 121.5 MHz / ≥ 3.2 W @ 406.040 MHz
TRANSMITTER AUTONOMY:
≥ 18 hours at –20°C / ≥ 24 hours at +20°C
OPERATION TEMPERATURE:
–20°C to +55°C
POWER SUPLY:
BEACON - 1 x Li-ion 4.2 V, 1.1 Ah /
WATCH - 1 x silver oxide 1.5 V
WEIGHT OF TRANSMITTER WATCH:
140 g (without the strap)
FOR MORE INFORMATIONS
SITE:
www.breitling.com
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