Breitling Emergency Mission A733211
Sending out an SOS
In 1995 Breitling unveiled a timepiece that not only told the time but could also save your life if necessary.
Equipped with a built-in emergency micro-transmitter, the Breitling
Emergency can send out a distress signal and kick off a search and
rescue mission in the event of a disaster such as a plane crash. The first wristwatch of its kind, the Breitling Emergency further cemented the watch brand's position as the leaders of technical instruments and a favorite among Top Gun -types.
Outfitted with a mix of digital and analog displays the SuperQuartz
powered multifunction Breitling Emergency was an instant hit with tens
of thousands of pieces flying off the shelves.
Breitling Emergency Mission A733211
In 2003, Breitling followed up their Emergency watch with the Emergency
Mission timepiece built to look more like a standard chronograph opting
for the 3-register layout rather than digital displays. This particular example of the Breitling Emergency Mission ref. A73321 is the black dial version — other dial options include white or blue.
The 45mm case is crafted from stainless steel for optimal resistance
and topped with a bi-directional rotating bezel for increased
functionality. There's also a date window in between 4 and 5 o'clock.
The scratchproof sapphire crystal protects the face of the watch while
the screw down crown ensures water resistance to 330 feet (100 meters).
Breitling Emergency Mission A733211
It's not often that a luxury watch is powered by a quartz caliber, but
such is the case with the Breitling Emergency Mission ref. A73321.
However, this is not your standard quartz movement, but rather the
Breitling SuperQuartz Caliber 73. Boasting an accuracy that's ten times
better than a standard quartz movement, the SuperQuartz caliber from
Breitling is actually COSC-certified.
The Emergency Transmitter Beacon is activated by a large winding crown
located on the bottom right lug of the watch and emits a signal at 121.5
Mhz.
It is clearly stated on the caseback that this transmitter should only
be used in the case of a real emergency, and in fact, if the distress
signal is used in non-emergency circumstances the wearer would face
hefty financial repercussions to pay for the search and rescue mission.
Breitling Emergency Mission A733211
This specific Breitling Emergency Mission ref. A73321 comes with both a black Diver Pro III rubber strap in addition to the stainless steel Breitling Professional bracelet.
The strap and bracelet and easily be alternated depending on the
circumstances and offers two very different styles to wear the watch.
Breitling Emergency Mission A733211
Not only is the Breitling Emergency Mission a great looking watch
aesthetically-speaking, with a very masculine and sporty appeal, but its
micro-transmitter is a unique feature that could be potentially
life-saving.
Of course, we would all hope to never have to use the Emergency
Transmitter Beacon, but having it just in case is indeed a reassuring
feeling.
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