Designed for pilots and aircrews, the Breilting Emergency is an instrument watch with built in micro transmitter broadcasting on the 121.5 MHz aircraft emergency frequency. Following a crash or a forced landing, for example, the Emergency will send a signal on which rescuers can home in. The watch thus serves as a complement to the aircraft's own distress signaling equipment. The Emergency's transmitter is activated by unscrewing a protective cap and pulling the antenna out fully. It will then broadcast for 48 hours. Over flat terrain or calm seas, the transmitter's signal on the 121.5 MHz aircraft emergency frequency has a range of about 160 kilometers (100 miles), assuming the search aircraft is flying at 6,000 meters (20,000 ft.).

As of 2009, satellite transmitted distress signals will be picked up exclusively on the 406 MHz digital frequency offering enhanced compatibility with GPS or with aircraft Flight Management systems. Nonetheless, localization operations will continue to use the 121.5 MHz frequency, which in this specific context has may advantages over the 406 MHz frequency, particularly because it is more accurate and reliable in locating victims.

Technical Data

Caliber: Breilting 76
Movement: Superquartz, thermocompensated quartz electronic, analog and 12/24 hr LCD digital display; EOL indicator
Chronograph: 1/100th second, max. 23 hrs 59 min. 59.99 seconds
Calendar: Digital, day and ate programmed for 4 years
Case: Titanium, 18 k yellow or white gold
Water resistance: 3 bars, incl. with transmitter in operation
Bezel: Bidirectional, compass scale
Crown: Non screw locked, two gaskets, integrated push piece
Caseback: One piece case
Crystal: Sapphire, glare proofed both sides
Diameter: 43 mm
Thickness: 15.70 mm
Weight: 84.6 g
Interhorn width: 22/20 mm