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axxeman01 · 11 May 2011, 03:26 AM

I just saw Greg sold one of these, what a very, very cool concept in a watch. For those who don't know, it had an emergency beacon function that operates on an emergency aviation frequency.

mastermixer · 11 May 2011, 04:25 AM

Just don't pull out the antenna in a non-emergency to show your friends--- its a felony in the US.

WatchTimes · 11 May 2011, 12:14 PM

Problem is that frequency is no longer actively monitored by rescuers.

They need to really update the watch.

Great concept and was great back in its day.

Now if you have a loved one that knows where you were and notifies search and rescue you had that watch they will start to seek that frequency.

They also make a special holder you can place it in to test the frequency without triggering and alert costing you a lot of money if its picked up.

Mosco · 12 May 2011, 06:05 AM

Yeah, you shouldn't pull out the antenna if you get a flat tire on I-75, that's for sure

Noonan · 12 May 2011, 06:12 AM

Nice watch but I don't really see the draw of it to people who wouldn't need the function. The Aerospace is basically the same watch without the Emergency transmitter.

Mosco · 12 May 2011, 06:20 AM

The attraction is that it 'CAN', not that it 'DOES'. I mean, after all, in our usual time-telling routine, who actually needs the second hand on the non-chrono watches? Who needs a Tourbillon? Who needs a car that can go 170mph when the speed limit is 75? It's all about the capability.

belk7 · 12 May 2011, 07:00 AM

I very much need a car that will go 170. If you don't, Greg, then I'll take yours off your hands.

Grumpy Badger · 12 May 2011, 07:02 AM

I sometimes go to some pretty remote places climbing and have considered one of these. I'm a bit concerned about the frequency change but heae mixed reviews...
I guess, if I didn't check in, the Long Haired General could tell mountain rescue to use the old frequency...?
I suspect I'd be as well to get a handheld transponder and put it in my bergen but I just like the idea of it being on my wrist since, if the do-do really hit the fan, I'd be guaranteed access to it.
I take Gregs point about bragging rights but I'd only wear it to the hills if I did get one. I actually hate big watches but at least this thing has good reason to be that size!
Just my opinion but I do think people wearing them in city centres look like proper tools!

Explorer 2011 · 12 May 2011, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

I sometimes go to some pretty remote places climbing and have considered one of these. I'm a bit concerned about the frequency change but heae mixed reviews...
I guess, if I didn't check in, the Long Haired General could tell mountain rescue to use the old frequency...?
I suspect I'd be as well to get a handheld transponder and put it in my bergen but I just like the idea of it being on my wrist since, if the do-do really hit the fan, I'd be guaranteed access to it.
I take Gregs point about bragging rights but I'd only wear it to the hills if I did get one. I actually hate big watches but at least this thing has good reason to be that size!
Just my opinion but I do think people wearing them in city centres look like proper tools!

Isn't that why they call them a 'tool' watch Mark?

Grumpy Badger · 12 May 2011, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Explorer 2011

Isn't that why they call them a 'tool' watch Mark?

I remember seeing that Ben Fogel chap wearing a yellow dial one to present the BBCs coverage of Crufts dog show...?!?
Sure, he'd just rowed the Atlantic and had every reason to wear it then, but I just shook my head when I saw it in the nice cosy tv studio!

11 May 2011, 03:26 AM	#1
axxeman01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: Champaign, IL Watch: 16610lv Posts: 818	Breitling EMERGENCY MISSION I just saw Greg sold one of these, what a very, very cool concept in a watch. For those who don't know, it had an emergency beacon function that operates on an emergency aviation frequency.

11 May 2011, 12:14 PM	#3
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	Problem is that frequency is no longer actively monitored by rescuers. They need to really update the watch. Great concept and was great back in its day. Now if you have a loved one that knows where you were and notifies search and rescue you had that watch they will start to seek that frequency. They also make a special holder you can place it in to test the frequency without triggering and alert costing you a lot of money if its picked up. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

12 May 2011, 06:05 AM	#4
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	Yeah, you shouldn't pull out the antenna if you get a flat tire on I-75, that's for sure __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

12 May 2011, 06:20 AM	#6
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	The attraction is that it 'CAN', not that it 'DOES'. I mean, after all, in our usual time-telling routine, who actually needs the second hand on the non-chrono watches? Who needs a Tourbillon? Who needs a car that can go 170mph when the speed limit is 75? It's all about the capability. __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

12 May 2011, 07:02 AM	#8
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	I sometimes go to some pretty remote places climbing and have considered one of these. I'm a bit concerned about the frequency change but heae mixed reviews... I guess, if I didn't check in, the Long Haired General could tell mountain rescue to use the old frequency...? I suspect I'd be as well to get a handheld transponder and put it in my bergen but I just like the idea of it being on my wrist since, if the do-do really hit the fan, I'd be guaranteed access to it. I take Gregs point about bragging rights but I'd only wear it to the hills if I did get one. I actually hate big watches but at least this thing has good reason to be that size! Just my opinion but I do think people wearing them in city centres look like proper tools! __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

11 May 2011, 04:25 AM	#2
mastermixer "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Michael Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,474	Just don't pull out the antenna in a non-emergency to show your friends--- its a felony in the US.

12 May 2011, 06:12 AM	#5
Noonan Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 2,156	Nice watch but I don't really see the draw of it to people who wouldn't need the function. The Aerospace is basically the same watch without the Emergency transmitter.

12 May 2011, 07:00 AM	#7
belk7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: USA Posts: 1,439	I very much need a car that will go 170. If you don't, Greg, then I'll take yours off your hands.

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