Basel Updates
Hello watch lovers! I’m C’Quon. I’m new to the team here at Watchuwant. Born and raised in the Carribean island of St.Thomas where there is over 300 Jewelery stores in a 1 mile radius it’s no wonder I’ve become addicted to Horology. In this Business I learn something new every day and in my corner in paradise I share some of the most interesting things with you! So make sure you check back regularly for updates. Also if you have a question you would like seen answered on the blog feel free to email me at [email protected]
Now on to the good stuff.
First we have an excellent entry from Breitling, a brand that has been updating its collection drastically over the past years with new designs and In-House Movements. This year they have brought back a fan favorite, the Emergency!
Breitling Emergency II
The Breitling Emergency 1 is one piece that has developed a cult following all on its own. For those of you that don’t know the Breitling Emergency is a Super Quartz TimePiece that has a S.O.S Emergency transponder built in. This transponder sends a signal out on a special Flight Emergency frequency of 121.5 MHz. I know what your thinking “Just another gimic for bragging rights!” This is not the case with the Emergency , which has saved the lives of more and more people every year. The last incident was a Hunter who got lost in Northern Alaska, with no other way of communicating he pulled his transponder and was rescued within 24 hours!
A few years back the FCC decided to switch from the analog signal of 121.5 MHz to the digital signal of 406 MHz. With this decision Breitling decided to Halt production of this model. The last remaining Emergencies flew off the shelves of retailers. I had the honor of selling the last one available in the Carribean to a Pilot from Michigan. Many thought that this was the end of this life saving masterpiece.
But as Luke did in the Return of the Jedi. The Emergency is back with a Vengeance. Totally redesigned and now with a Dual Frequency transponder .
The Emergency II has a highly complex case made from titanium, the favorite aeronautical metal that is at once sturdy, light, anti-magnetic, corrosion-resistant and nonallergenic. It comes with a choice of three dials – black, yellow or orange – and fitted with a titanium bracelet or rubber strap. The satin-brushed bezel is engraved with a compass scale accentuating its powerful, technical appeal. The sapphire crystal glare proofed on both sides, along with the luminous hands and numerals, guarantee optimal readability in any conditions.
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: 12/24-hour 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. The “watch” and “transmitter” parts have been designed as two distinct elements, totally independent in terms of both operation and energy source and thus ensuring enhanced security.
Keep on the look out for more updates from my little corner in Paradise!
C’Quon
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