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GolfPunk · 2 March 2015, 08:17 AM

Did anyone catch tonight's show? I don't think it did Breitling any favours as he never got rescued. The beacon was picked up though!

Gregg236 · 4 March 2015, 12:31 PM

I was hoping they really showed how it worked. Was a little cheesey

toomuchtalk · 9 March 2015, 07:43 AM

Great show...

bdex75 · 9 March 2015, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by GolfPunk

Did anyone catch tonight's show? I don't think it did Breitling any favours as he never got rescued. The beacon was picked up though!

I watched it on the DVR last night. He did not get rescued immediately because May and Clarkson are a couple of knuckleheads. The watch did what it should. The rescue crew, not so much. Too much messing with the Velociraptor and taking breaks to get some rest.

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SLRdude · 9 March 2015, 08:10 AM

Not to mention the first watch that he had on the mountain (the one he activated) was a first generation, the one tied to the tree was a second (current) generation, and the third watch showed was not even an emergency. It was a B50.

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SLRdude · 9 March 2015, 08:11 AM

It was clearly all fake and it made me mad because that's my all time favourite show.

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The Joker · 9 March 2015, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by SLRdude

Not to mention the first watch that he had on the mountain (the one he activated) was a first generation, the one tied to the tree was a second (current) generation, and the third watch showed was not even an emergency. It was a B50.

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Looked like the same watch to me throughout, new generation.

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Originally Posted by SLRdude

It was clearly all fake and it made me mad because that's my all time favourite show.

Sent from my iPhone

Yes it's a light entertainment program, about cars, not watches. Lots of things will be set up for filming. You don't think Hammond was actually on that mountain for 5 days?

salem65 · 9 March 2015, 10:32 AM

My all time favourite episode has to be the season 20 van hovercraft on the river. Couldn't stop laughing throughout that one. Looking forward to seeing this emergency episode.

The Joker · 9 March 2015, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by salem65

My all time favourite episode has to be the season 20 van hovercraft on the river. Couldn't stop laughing throughout that one. Looking forward to seeing this emergency episode.

You'll love this episode then with the Breitling, well funny.

Also featured my fav supercar, the Lexus LFA

swatty · 9 March 2015, 06:56 PM

I'm over watching Top gear, too many stupid stunts for my liking

MP5 · 9 March 2015, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by swatty

I'm over watching Top gear, too many stupid stunts for my liking

You would gasp for air and thank your lucky stars every time it came on if you were subjected to the American version.

salem65 · 10 March 2015, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by MP5

You would gasp for air and thank your lucky stars every time it came on if you were subjected to the American version.

so true

WJGESQ · 22 July 2016, 10:31 AM

Any one here on this forum bought the new Emergency?

mmalek1 · 26 July 2016, 09:32 AM

Tried one on, but couldn't justify the price even with a good discount. Cool technology though and it is one big watch. Although, the weight and fit wasn't too bad for a watch that size.

mmalek1 · 26 July 2016, 09:34 AM

Side view

WJGESQ · 3 August 2016, 12:36 PM

Yeah, it's like 15k or something way up there in Gold Rolex land.

Tony-GB · 18 September 2016, 07:13 AM

Are the old Emergencies still worth buying?

WJGESQ · 2 November 2016, 08:05 AM

How many guys here have bought the new one?

breitlings · 2 November 2016, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

Great show...

Do you have one? Seems like it would be a good expedition watch.

breitlings · 2 November 2016, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Tony-GB

Are the old Emergencies still worth buying?

They still monitor the frequencies it but it is more of a close by beacon like if there are planes in the area. I believe there was also a military version of the first emergency which uses a military channel.

stockae92 · 3 November 2016, 05:45 AM

I am no expert on this. but i heard that the authority has stopped monitoring the old frequency for alert, but still does for search and rescue.

that means they won't know if you activate the beacon unless they are notified of something happened (by other means) and actively searching.

SonnyAK · 18 November 2016, 05:31 PM

Most pilots when enroute still monitor 121.5 (which is the frequency the older Emergency transmits on). We know lives depend on a quick rescue, especially in Alaska where I fly, so the frequency will always be monitored on some level by the end users. It's just a matter of someone being close enough to hear the signal. The newer 406 GPS is definitely a superior system for sure.

TheVTCGuy · 14 December 2016, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by SonnyAK

Most pilots when enroute still monitor 121.5 (which is the frequency the older Emergency transmits on). We know lives depend on a quick rescue, especially in Alaska where I fly, so the frequency will always be monitored on some level by the end users. It's just a matter of someone being close enough to hear the signal. The newer 406 GPS is definitely a superior system for sure.

I do a lot of hiking in the mountains, sometimes miles from the nearest road. I carry a PLB but was interested in the Emergency and went to try on the II First, it is BIG, I think 51MM? We are talking a man size watch. Having said that, let's think about the purpose of this watch, it's not s designer piece but rather a functional tool. So, for that reason I accept the size. Now, comparing the old versus new, to me this is a no-brainer. If you ever need to use this possibly life saving instrument, you want the absolute BEST chance of survival. With the 406 freq now included, that is by far the Emergency II.

FTE2014 · 14 December 2016, 09:41 PM

Very interesting!

Vansflyer · 19 December 2016, 05:44 AM

Hmmmm... as a private flyer I got a Mk1 Emergency a few years ago to wear along side the PLB on my lifejacket. My theory was if it it went all tits up I hit the PLB, and if I am still alive pull the pin on the watch. They find the PLB then me... or what's left of me. They still use 121.5 for the local stuff so safe enough. Looked at the MK2 and no way will I wear the beast or pay £11k for it.... You could buy a few PLB packs and put them in every pocket......Packed in flying for a bit so the Mk1 will be going now... shame as it's a great daily wear.

HogwldFLTR · 19 December 2016, 01:20 PM

As this came up I found out that it is available to watch on Netflix.

WJGESQ · 4 April 2017, 02:48 PM

Doesn't sound like anyone on this forum owns a new emergency.

2 March 2015, 08:17 AM	#1
GolfPunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: UK Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 4,398	Breitling Emergency on BBC Top Gear Did anyone catch tonight's show? I don't think it did Breitling any favours as he never got rescued. The beacon was picked up though! __________________ ♕ Rolex Daytona White Gold 116509 (Ghost) ♕

9 March 2015, 08:10 AM	#5
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	Breitling Emergency on BBC Top Gear Not to mention the first watch that he had on the mountain (the one he activated) was a first generation, the one tied to the tree was a second (current) generation, and the third watch showed was not even an emergency. It was a B50. Sent from my iPhone __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

9 March 2015, 08:11 AM	#6
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	It was clearly all fake and it made me mad because that's my all time favourite show. Sent from my iPhone __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

9 March 2015, 10:32 AM	#8
salem65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada Watch: JS Watch co. 101 Posts: 1,395	My all time favourite episode has to be the season 20 van hovercraft on the river. Couldn't stop laughing throughout that one. Looking forward to seeing this emergency episode. __________________ JS Watch 101 ▪ Grand Seiko SBGX061 ▪ Breitling A17364

26 July 2016, 09:32 AM	#14
mmalek1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Virginia Watch: This one. Posts: 1,760	Tried one on, but couldn't justify the price even with a good discount. Cool technology though and it is one big watch. Although, the weight and fit wasn't too bad for a watch that size. Attached Images

4 March 2015, 12:31 PM	#2
Gregg236 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gregg Location: Ohio Watch: TT Daytona Posts: 50	I was hoping they really showed how it worked. Was a little cheesey

9 March 2015, 07:43 AM	#3
toomuchtalk "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 2,253	Great show...

9 March 2015, 06:56 PM	#10
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	I'm over watching Top gear, too many stupid stunts for my liking

22 July 2016, 10:31 AM	#13
WJGESQ Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 3,753	Any one here on this forum bought the new Emergency?

26 July 2016, 09:34 AM	#15
mmalek1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Virginia Watch: This one. Posts: 1,760	Side view Attached Images

3 August 2016, 12:36 PM	#16
WJGESQ Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 3,753	Yeah, it's like 15k or something way up there in Gold Rolex land.

18 September 2016, 07:13 AM	#17
Tony-GB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Oxfordshire, UK Watch: 116680 & 116622 Posts: 3,953	Are the old Emergencies still worth buying? __________________ "...why oh why, didn't I take the blue pill...?" http://www.helenanddouglas.org.uk/ www.cheetah.org

2 November 2016, 08:05 AM	#18
WJGESQ Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 3,753	How many guys here have bought the new one?

3 November 2016, 05:45 AM	#21
stockae92 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,964	I am no expert on this. but i heard that the authority has stopped monitoring the old frequency for alert, but still does for search and rescue. that means they won't know if you activate the beacon unless they are notified of something happened (by other means) and actively searching. __________________ 135 ├┼┼╕ 246 R

18 November 2016, 05:31 PM	#22
SonnyAK "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Southern Illinois Watch: GMTIIc TT Posts: 407	Most pilots when enroute still monitor 121.5 (which is the frequency the older Emergency transmits on). We know lives depend on a quick rescue, especially in Alaska where I fly, so the frequency will always be monitored on some level by the end users. It's just a matter of someone being close enough to hear the signal. The newer 406 GPS is definitely a superior system for sure. __________________ SD4k Breitling Emergency

14 December 2016, 09:41 PM	#24
FTE2014 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Tim Location: Dubai Watch: 5712&5167&5130G Posts: 221	Very interesting!

19 December 2016, 05:44 AM	#25
Vansflyer "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: UK Posts: 12	Hmmmm... as a private flyer I got a Mk1 Emergency a few years ago to wear along side the PLB on my lifejacket. My theory was if it it went all tits up I hit the PLB, and if I am still alive pull the pin on the watch. They find the PLB then me... or what's left of me. They still use 121.5 for the local stuff so safe enough. Looked at the MK2 and no way will I wear the beast or pay £11k for it.... You could buy a few PLB packs and put them in every pocket......Packed in flying for a bit so the Mk1 will be going now... shame as it's a great daily wear.

19 December 2016, 01:20 PM	#26
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,695	As this came up I found out that it is available to watch on Netflix. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

4 April 2017, 02:48 PM	#27
WJGESQ Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 3,753	Doesn't sound like anyone on this forum owns a new emergency.

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