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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.

Author
lompocjoe

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
276,151

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
910

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 143 (6/10), Guest 208 (4/10), Guest 80 (5/10).

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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)

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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

World War One

The sinking of the 'Titanic'

Theodore Roosevelt wore one during the Spanish-American War

The San Francisco Earthquake of 1906

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Question 3 of 10

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

Brazil

Bento

Brassiere

Bezel

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Question 4 of 10

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

An AM/FM radio

A workable compass

A built-in Global Positioning System

A 'walkie-talkie'

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Question 5 of 10

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

Peregrine

Milgauss

Submariner

Yacht-Master

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Question 6 of 10

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

Shakespeare first introduced the word in "Troilus and Cressida"

Timothy 3:14-17 talks about the need for man to 'watch' his actions and be accountable for them

It is from the French 'wachez' which means 'to limit'

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

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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

Diamonds Are Forever

Octopussy

Live And Let Die

You Only Live Twice

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Question 8 of 10

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

The very first 'Kallista' was presented to First Lady Nancy Reagan as a gift from the Swiss government

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

It is the world's tiniest watch and is smaller than a dime

It was the first watch to feature a built-in Blackberry, including Internet connectivity

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Question 9 of 10

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

Horologists

Chronometrists

Chronologists

Timeologists

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Question 10 of 10

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

It's Clarabell's bedtime

It's time for Cecil, the Seasick Sea Serpent

It's Howdy Doody time

It's time for Princess Summerfall Winterspring to sing a song

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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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