# Life-Saving Timepieces The Breitling Emergency II Watch Can Emit a Distress Beacon When in Danger By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-08-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breitling-emergency-ii-watch References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/breitling-emergency-ii-watch/) & [breitling](http://www.breitling.com/en/emergency/presentation/) Chronographs of today are designed to go to the farthest reaches of the Earth without ever showing a scratch, but what might actually benefit a worldly traveller is the ability to sound an alarm should something go amiss. That's what the Breitling Emergency II Watch is designed to do without compromising performance -- or style -- in the interim. The world's first timepiece with a dual-frequency locator beacon, the Breitling Emergency II Watch is designed for adventurers, [emergency workers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-master-of-g-rescue-yellow-series) and the [armed forces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-type-3) to offer help in the most remote locations. When activated, the Breitling Emergency II Watch will operate on a dual-frequency setting to broadcast a [distress beacon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebblebee-alert) that can help to effectively never leave the wearer in a life-threatening situation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Dual-frequency Locator Beacons:** The trend of incorporating dual-frequency locator beacons in timepieces offers new possibilities for safety and emergency response. - **Adventure Watches:** The trend of designing watches specifically for adventurers opens up opportunities for creating innovative and practical features. - **Wearable Safety Technology:** The trend of integrating safety features into wearable devices provides a unique opportunity to enhance personal security and response capabilities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Watch Manufacturing:** The watch manufacturing industry can explore disruptive innovation by incorporating dual-frequency locator beacons into their timepiece offerings. - **Emergency Response:** The emergency response industry can leverage the advancements in wearable safety technology to improve their search and rescue operations. - **Outdoor Gear:** The outdoor gear industry can tap into the demand for adventure watches by developing products that cater to the needs of explorers and adventurers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Aerospace Analog-Digital Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breitling-aerospace-b70-orbiter.md) - [Mission-Ready Mechanical Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bremont-supermarine-s302-jet.md) - [Tactical Titanium Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breitling-chronomat-b01-42-chronograph.md) - [Tactical Compass Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bell-ross-br03-gmt-compass.md) - [Landscape-Inspired Timepeices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breitling-superocean-heritage-57-highlands.md) - [Stylish Expedition Timepiece Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-expedition-gmt-titanium.md) - [Exclusive Air-Force-Honoring Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canadian-air-force.md) - [Bioluminescent Oceanic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenith-defy-extreme-diver-topper-edition.md) - [Aviator-Approved Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-d2-mach-1-pro.md)