How Well Do You Know Baume & Mercier?

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It is considered one of the oldest and finest watch making companies Baume & Mercier’s story began with the Baume family developing watch technology back in 1830. Take a quiz and learn more about this vintage watch brand

Questions and Answers

1.

Who is presently heading the 1830 company?
- A.
  
  Andrew McLaughlin
- B.
  
  Andrew Yew
- C.
  
  Ross Perot
- D.
  
  Alain Zimmermann
Correct Answer
D. Alain Zimmermann

Explanation
Alain Zimmermann is presently heading the 1830 company.

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2.

Baume & Mercier is headquartered in Switzerland and operated from?
- A.
  
  Alfonso
- B.
  
  Geneva
- C.
  
  Richemont
- D.
  
  Swiss
Correct Answer
B. Geneva

Explanation
Baume & Mercier is headquartered in Switzerland and operates from Geneva. Geneva is known as a major hub for luxury watchmaking and is home to many prestigious watch brands. Therefore, it is logical for Baume & Mercier, a renowned Swiss watchmaker, to have its headquarters and operations based in Geneva.

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3.

This company majorly produced two products which are?
- A.
  
  ‘Watches and Jewelry
- B.
  
  Promade and makeup
- C.
  
  Jewelry and cosmetics
- D.
  
  Watches and Cosmetics
Correct Answer
A. ‘Watches and Jewelry

Explanation
The company in question primarily produced watches and jewelry. This can be inferred from the statement "This company majorly produced two products which are?" and the given answer "Watches and Jewelry".

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4.

Baume & Mercier was founded in the 80s by the two brothers, they are
- A.
  
  Josh and Peter
- B.
  
  Craig Baume & Mercier
- C.
  
  Baume and Celestine
- D.
  
  Louis-Victor and Celestin Baume
Correct Answer
D. Louis-Victor and Celestin Baume

Explanation
Baume & Mercier was founded in the 80s by Louis-Victor and Celestin Baume.

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5.

When did the Swiss watch establish their London branch?
- A.
  
  1900
- B.
  
  1940
- C.
  
  1921
- D.
  
  1923
Correct Answer
C. 1921

Explanation
The correct answer is 1921. This means that the Swiss watch established their London branch in the year 1921.

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6.

The company had an established international reputation and its timepieces had set accuracy records by the?
- A.
  
  18th century
- B.
  
  17th century
- C.
  
  20th century
- D.
  
  19th century
Correct Answer
D. 19th century

Explanation
The company's established international reputation and accuracy records suggest that it achieved significant milestones and recognition during a particular time period. Since the question mentions that the timepieces had set accuracy records "by" a specific century, it implies that the company's achievements occurred during that century. Therefore, the correct answer is the 19th century.

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7.

William Baume partnered with Paul Mercier in the year?
- A.
  
  1900
- B.
  
  1919
- C.
  
  1918
- D.
  
  1980
Correct Answer
C. 1918

Explanation
William Baume partnered with Paul Mercier in the year 1918.

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8.

Baume & Mercier was awarded the Geneva Seal, the highest international distinction of the time for watchmaking excellence in the year?
- A.
  
  1918
- B.
  
  1923
- C.
  
  1920
- D.
  
  1919
Correct Answer
D. 1919

Explanation
In 1919, Baume & Mercier was awarded the Geneva Seal, which was the highest international distinction at that time for watchmaking excellence. This recognition highlights the exceptional quality and craftsmanship of Baume & Mercier watches.

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9.

Which year did Baume & Mercier launched modern watch collections?
- A.
  
  1940
- B.
  
  1930
- C.
  
  1920
- D.
  
  1943
Correct Answer
A. 1940

Explanation
Baume & Mercier launched their modern watch collections in 1940.

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10.

Which year was Baume & Mercier presented the Riviera?
- A.
  
  1975
- B.
  
  1996
- C.
  
  1970
- D.
  
  1973
Correct Answer
C. 1970

Explanation
In 1970, Baume & Mercier presented the Riviera.

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