Emergency V. Emergency Mission

[breitlingherst]

Looking at purchasing an Emergency or Emergency Mission. The watch will be worn while flying as well as during normal activities like showering, some swimming, basically an everyday watch when I am not wearing a suit. I see that the Emergency is only water resistant to 30m! (3 bar), which would really disqualify it from showering and swimming, correct? I understand the WR rating is based on pressure to the case and not actual water depth. The Emergency Mission on the other hand is WR to 100m, which seems more suitable for the above activities.

Thoughts and experiences welcome.

Matt

[Baco Noir]

The new Emergency is water resistant to 5 bars as noted in the technical data section on their website.

[breitlingherst]

the new emergency is also pushing 15k USD. Im looking to stick with the 'older' emergency or emergency mission.

[Cc1966]

Originally Posted by breitlingherst

the new emergency is also pushing 15k USD. Im looking to stick with the 'older' emergency or emergency mission.

Didn't realize that had gone up that much....

[breitlingherst]

yup....15-16k

[Watchflair]

Had an emergency for about 8 months. Great watch, comfortable on the wrist, definitely a tool watch. Kind of miss it....

[Survivor]

Originally Posted by breitlingherst

I see that the Emergency is only water resistant to 30m! (3 bar), which would really disqualify it from showering and swimming, correct?

You're kidding, right????? You don't think you could wear that watch in the shower??...............

[dysondiver]

they do turn up second hand at some bargain prices ,,, factor in a service and your laughing... if your flying at -30m i dont want to be a passenger...

[kultschar]

Originally Posted by Survivor

You're kidding, right????? You don't think you could wear that watch in the shower??...............

Thats what I was thinking lol

[salty_snack]

Originally Posted by Survivor

You're kidding, right????? You don't think you could wear that watch in the shower??...............

If in fact it is rated for only 30 meters then no you shouldn't wear it in the shower.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_Resistant_mark

[balboa73]

Originally Posted by Survivor

You're kidding, right????? You don't think you could wear that watch in the shower??...............

30 Meters
100 Feet
3 ATM
This level will easily withstand splashes or brief immersion in water, or getting caught in the rain. However, it is not sufficiently resistant for swimming or bathing.

[balboa73]

Water Resistant 3 ATM or 30 m Suitable for everyday use. Splash/rain resistant. NOT suitable for showering, bathing, swimming, snorkelling, water related work and fishing.

[balboa73]

to the defence of some. most think that 30m means the watch can go 30m under water.

common, VERY common misconception.

I for one only take anything rated 100m plus in shower, pool, water etc. Many say the speedy pro at 50m is fine for swimming but i simply would not take that chance.

[balboa73]

heres a reference chart:




Water resistance rating Suitability Remarks

Water Resistant 3 ATM or 30 m Suitable for everyday use. Splash/rain resistant. NOT suitable for showering, bathing, swimming, snorkelling, water related work and fishing. NOT suitable for diving.

Water Resistant 5 ATM or 50 m Suitable for swimming, white water rafting, non-snorkeling water related work, and fishing. NOT suitable for diving.


Water Resistant 10 ATM or 100 m Suitable for recreational surfing, swimming, snorkeling, sailing and water sports. NOT suitable for diving.

Water Resistant 20 ATM or 200 m Suitable for professional marine activity, serious surface water sports and skin diving. Suitable for skin diving.

Diver's 100 m Minimum ISO standard (ISO 6425) for scuba diving at depths NOT suitable for saturation diving. Diver's 100 m and 150 m watches are generally old(er) watches.


Diver's 200 m or 300 m Suitable for scuba diving at depths NOT suitable for saturation diving. Typical ratings for contemporary diver's watches.


Diver's 300+ m for mixed-gas diving Suitable for saturation diving (helium enriched environment). Watches designed for mixed-gas diving will have the DIVER’S WATCH L M FOR MIXED-GAS DIVING additional marking to point this out.

[psv]

They new is giant and expensive.

The old one is using a frequency that is being retired, isn't it.

I'd say look elsewhere.

[polaris72]

I have both Titanium and Mission. For water activities, recommend Mission. However, Titanium has 2nd time zone, alarm, count down, compass bezel. Titanium is smaller and much lighter even with UTC on the bracelet. I wear my Mission on Bob's canvas deployment strap.

[WJGESQ]

Originally Posted by breitlingherst

yup....15-16k

I'm sorry. I like the idea. But that's nuts. In aviation dollars that would buy a lot of safety equipment and transponders w ADSB and emergency locator equipment. The idea is great, but that's one whopper of a price tag on a breitling or anything quarts.