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Quiz about Watch Closely Timepiece Trivia
Quiz about Watch Closely Timepiece Trivia

Watch Closely!; Timepiece Trivia Quiz


Do you know what time it is? You glance at your fancy watch, but how much do you know about this remarkable invention? Take some 'time' to test your knowledge.

A multiple-choice quiz by lompocjoe. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
lompocjoe
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
276,151
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
873
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 69 (8/10), Guest 184 (4/10), Guest 83 (1/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What is older - the first Rolex or the first Mickey Mouse watch?

Answer: (Rolex or Mickey)
Question 2 of 10
2. Men seldom wore wristwatches until this historical event made them more acceptable as a masculine item of jewelry. What was it? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The 'doohickey' inside of a watch that holds the crystal in place is known as a ________________? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The Casio 'Pathfinder' watch was the first one to feature what remarkable function? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which of the following is NOT a style of Rolex? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What is the origin of the word "watch"? Hint


Question 7 of 10
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? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In 1979, Swiss watchmakers Vacheron Constantin produced the 'Kallista.' What is unique about this watch? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. People who collect watches and clocks are known as what? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. "Say, kids, what time is it?" asked Buffalo Bob. What would the kids yell back? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What is older - the first Rolex or the first Mickey Mouse watch?

Answer: Rolex

In 1908, German businessman Hans Wilsdorf created the Rolex Watch Company. Contrary to popular belief, Herr Wilsdorf was neither Swiss nor a watchmaker, and the name of his company is meaningless. In 1933, the Ingersoll Watch Company issued the first 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?

Answer: World War One

Soldiers going off to war could not very well carry pocket watches on a fob in their uniforms. British men began wearing wristwatches for convenience during the Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902) and one company began to advertise their particular timepiece as "The most reliable timekeeper in the world for Gentlemen going on active service or for rough wear."
3. The 'doohickey' inside of a watch that holds the crystal in place is known as a ________________?

Answer: Bezel

'Bezel' comes from the Old French word 'biseau' meaning 'border.' Contemporary watches have very decorative bezels, often made of gold and precious gems.
4. The Casio 'Pathfinder' watch was the first one to feature what remarkable function?

Answer: A built-in Global Positioning System

In 1999, Casio introduced the $500 'Pathfinder' watch. The GPS function was rather primitive, but workable. GPS watches have evolved over the years and are now very useful to explorers, sailors, and other wandering types.
5. Which of the following is NOT a style of Rolex?

Answer: Peregrine

Other Rolex styles include the "President", the "Oyster Perpetual Sea Dweller", the "Datejust", and the "Daytona." The latter bauble could set you back $15,000 or more.
6. What is the origin of the word "watch"?

Answer: It refers to the length of time that a sentry stands guard or a ship's crew is on duty

Derived from the Old English 'woeccan' (alternatively, the Old German word 'wakojan'), the term 'watch' means to 'stay awake." A 'watchman' reminded people of the time in order for them to maintain a schedule.
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?

Answer: Live And Let Die

Roger Moore played 007 for the first time and 'Q' gave him a tricked-out Rolex which he used to good effect. In one scene, he used the electromagnet in the watch to unzip Solitaire Caruso's dress, and, later on, the built-in buzzsaw bezel helped them both escape from Katanga's shark pool.
8. In 1979, Swiss watchmakers Vacheron Constantin produced the 'Kallista.' What is unique about this watch?

Answer: Its initial price was $5 million, making it the most expensive watch available to the (very rich) public

This jewel-encrusted geegaw featured 118 emerald-cut diamonds, all of them top quality gems. Today, if one is unlikely to be offered for sale, the asking price would be well over $11 million.
9. People who collect watches and clocks are known as what?

Answer: Horologists

'Chronology' is the listing of historical time periods; 'Chronometry' is the science of timekeeping. 'Horology' is derived from the Latin word 'hora' meaning 'hour.' 'Timeology' springs from my fertile imagination.
10. "Say, kids, what time is it?" asked Buffalo Bob. What would the kids yell back?

Answer: It's Howdy Doody time

The popularity of "The Howdy Doody Show" (1947-1960) made it a hit in many countries, including Canada, where a young actor would occasionally fill in as Ranger Bob (the Canadian version of Buffalo Bob). His name? William Shatner.
Source: Author lompocjoe

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