2002 Breitling Emergency Orbiter 3 No.0596/1999 complete with Box and Papers

Breitling reaffirmed its pioneering role in the field of technical watches and instruments for professionals by creating the very first wristwatch with a built-in personal locator beacon (PLB). The Emergency is a high-tech gem equipped with a dual frequency transmitter compliant with the specifications of the Cospas-Sarsat international satellite alert system and serving both to issue alerts and to guide search and rescue missions.

2002 Breitling Emergency Orbiter 3 No.0596/1999 complete with Box and Papers. The Orbiter 3 Emengency was made to commemorate the first non stop round the world balloon flight and is exactly the same as both the pilots wore during the historic flight. The case is titanium and measures 42mm with a smooth rotating bezel. The bracelet is titanium again and has a flip/lock clasp. The dial is blue with Orbiter crest on left side and having large 12/3/6/9 luminous Arabics and 2 digital displays. The displays has many functions including alarm, chronograph, 2nd time zone, 1st time and day/date etc. It also features the emergency button which when engaged will send and emergency signal for rescue. This watch comes complete with its original suitcase with test equipment and paperwork, Orbiter limited edition certificate and even a piece of the very Orbiter 3 baloon. The watch has records of several services and has not been worn since it was last sent to Breitling. A rare chance to buy a serious bit of kit with historic interest.