Here is a fun watch quiz. Answers will be in the next post.
1. What is older - the first Rolex or the first Mickey Mouse watch?
A. Rolex
B. Mickey Mouse watch
2. Men seldom wore wristwatches until this historical event made them more acceptable as a masculine item of jewelry. What was it?
A. Theodore Roosevelt wore one during the Spanish-American War
B. The San Francisco Earthquake of 1906
C. The sinking of the 'Titanic'
D. World War One
3. The 'doohickey' inside of a watch that holds the crystal in place is known as a ________________?
A. Brazil
B. Bento
C. Brassiere
D. Bezel
4. The Casio 'Pathfinder' watch was the first one to feature what remarkable function?
A. An AM/FM radio
B. A workable compass
C. A built-in Global Positioning System
D. A 'walkie-talkie'
5. Which of the following is NOT a style of Rolex?
A. Submariner
B. Peregrine
C. Milgauss
D. Yacht-Master
6. What is the origin of the word "watch"?
A. Shakespeare first introduced the word in "Troilus and Cressida"
B. It refers to the length of time that a sentry stands guard or a ship's crew is on duty
C. It is from the French 'wachez' which means 'to limit'
D. Timothy 3:14-17 talks about the need for man to 'watch' his actions and be accountable for them
7. In what James Bond film did his Rolex Submariner feature a rotating bezel that served as a cutting saw and helped him escape from a pool of man-eating sharks...with Jane Seymour?
A. Live And Let Die
B. You Only Live Twice
C. Octopussy
D. Diamonds Are Forever
8. In 1979, Swiss watchmakers Vacheron Constantin produced the 'Kallista.' What is unique about this watch?
A. The very first 'Kallista' was presented to First Lady Nancy Reagan as a gift from the Swiss government
B. Its initial price was $5 million, making it the most expensive watch available to the (very rich) public
C. It is the world's tiniest watch and is smaller than a dime
D. It was the first watch to feature a built-in Blackberry, including Internet connectivity
9. People who collect watches and clocks are known as what?
A. Chronologists
B. Timeologists
C. Chronometrists
D. Horologists
10. "Say, kids, what time is it?" asked Buffalo Bob. What would the kids yell back?
A. It's Clarabell's bedtime
B. It's time for Cecil, the Seasick Sea Serpent
C. It's Howdy Doody time
D. It's time for Princess Summerfall Winterspring to sing a song
11. Which Rolex offers a second time zone function?
A. Rolex Explorer II
B. Rolex Sky-Dweller
C. Rolex GMT-Master II
D. All of the above
12. The Patek Philippe Henry Graves Jr Supercomplication sold at auction by Sotheby’s on November 12th, 2014 for what amount?
A. $4 million
B. $6 million
C. $8 million
D. $28 million
13. The leather and alligator watch straps for Parmigiani Fleurier are produced by which company?
A. Coach
B. Wilson
C. Hermes
D. Christian Louboutin
14. TUDOR was started by the founder of what other watch brand?
A. Seiko
B. Rolex
C. Patek Philippe
D. Breitling
15. Panerai’s use of “Black Seal” is in historic reference to what?
A. Italian Frogmen who wore black uniforms during WWII
B. Type of leather used for watch straps
C. Sticker that held the watch box closed in the 1930’s
D. Pet seal that lived in the factory warehouse
16. The Atmos clock by Jaeger LeCoultre is powered by a highly sensitive gas blend, Ethyl Chloride. A single degree of temperature variation will supply enough energy to power the Atmos for approximately how long?
A. 30 minutes
B. 1 hour
C. 12 hours
D. 48 hours
17. Which motto has been used by Baume and Mercier?
A. The best a man can get
B. Because you’re worth it
C. Life is about moments
D. Betcha can’t eat just one
1. What is older - the first Rolex or the first Mickey Mouse watch?
A. Rolex
B. Mickey Mouse watch
2. Men seldom wore wristwatches until this historical event made them more acceptable as a masculine item of jewelry. What was it?
A. Theodore Roosevelt wore one during the Spanish-American War
B. The San Francisco Earthquake of 1906
C. The sinking of the 'Titanic'
D. World War One
3. The 'doohickey' inside of a watch that holds the crystal in place is known as a ________________?
A. Brazil
B. Bento
C. Brassiere
D. Bezel
4. The Casio 'Pathfinder' watch was the first one to feature what remarkable function?
A. An AM/FM radio
B. A workable compass
C. A built-in Global Positioning System
D. A 'walkie-talkie'
5. Which of the following is NOT a style of Rolex?
A. Submariner
B. Peregrine
C. Milgauss
D. Yacht-Master
6. What is the origin of the word "watch"?
A. Shakespeare first introduced the word in "Troilus and Cressida"
B. It refers to the length of time that a sentry stands guard or a ship's crew is on duty
C. It is from the French 'wachez' which means 'to limit'
D. Timothy 3:14-17 talks about the need for man to 'watch' his actions and be accountable for them
7. In what James Bond film did his Rolex Submariner feature a rotating bezel that served as a cutting saw and helped him escape from a pool of man-eating sharks...with Jane Seymour?
A. Live And Let Die
B. You Only Live Twice
C. Octopussy
D. Diamonds Are Forever
8. In 1979, Swiss watchmakers Vacheron Constantin produced the 'Kallista.' What is unique about this watch?
A. The very first 'Kallista' was presented to First Lady Nancy Reagan as a gift from the Swiss government
B. Its initial price was $5 million, making it the most expensive watch available to the (very rich) public
C. It is the world's tiniest watch and is smaller than a dime
D. It was the first watch to feature a built-in Blackberry, including Internet connectivity
9. People who collect watches and clocks are known as what?
A. Chronologists
B. Timeologists
C. Chronometrists
D. Horologists
10. "Say, kids, what time is it?" asked Buffalo Bob. What would the kids yell back?
A. It's Clarabell's bedtime
B. It's time for Cecil, the Seasick Sea Serpent
C. It's Howdy Doody time
D. It's time for Princess Summerfall Winterspring to sing a song
11. Which Rolex offers a second time zone function?
A. Rolex Explorer II
B. Rolex Sky-Dweller
C. Rolex GMT-Master II
D. All of the above
12. The Patek Philippe Henry Graves Jr Supercomplication sold at auction by Sotheby’s on November 12th, 2014 for what amount?
A. $4 million
B. $6 million
C. $8 million
D. $28 million
13. The leather and alligator watch straps for Parmigiani Fleurier are produced by which company?
A. Coach
B. Wilson
C. Hermes
D. Christian Louboutin
14. TUDOR was started by the founder of what other watch brand?
A. Seiko
B. Rolex
C. Patek Philippe
D. Breitling
15. Panerai’s use of “Black Seal” is in historic reference to what?
A. Italian Frogmen who wore black uniforms during WWII
B. Type of leather used for watch straps
C. Sticker that held the watch box closed in the 1930’s
D. Pet seal that lived in the factory warehouse
16. The Atmos clock by Jaeger LeCoultre is powered by a highly sensitive gas blend, Ethyl Chloride. A single degree of temperature variation will supply enough energy to power the Atmos for approximately how long?
A. 30 minutes
B. 1 hour
C. 12 hours
D. 48 hours
17. Which motto has been used by Baume and Mercier?
A. The best a man can get
B. Because you’re worth it
C. Life is about moments
D. Betcha can’t eat just one
