If you have a dangerous profession or work in remote places, there is nothing better than having a dual-channel emergency satellite transmitter, that activates with a twist and a pull, strapped to your wrist. The Breitling Emergency II ($17,000+) is the updated version of Breitling’s storied watch. It transmits in both 406 MHz, which works with the international Cospas-Sarsat system, and the older 121.5 Mhz, which is useful for making location changes just before visual contact. If your daily activities require frequent flights, or work on ships, mountains, deserts, or ice caps, then you might want to check out the Emergency II.
With its understated design, you’d be forgiven for underestimating the Victorinox Inox Titanium’s ($595) capabilities. However, with its lightweight titanium body and Swiss-made quartz movement, this understated matte grey timepiece slips easily into modern life as well as more exotic climates. Additional features include a bold seconds hand, date dial between the 4 and 5 […]