How Well Do You Know Baume & Mercier?

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This company majorly produced two products which are?
- ‘Watches and Jewelry
- Promade and makeup
- Jewelry and cosmetics
- Watches and Cosmetics

About This Quiz

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

How Well Do You Know Baume & Mercier? - Quiz

2.

When did the Swiss watch establish their London branch?
- 1900
- 1940
- 1921
- 1923
Correct Answer

A. 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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3.

Baume & Mercier is headquartered in Switzerland and operated from?
- Alfonso
- Geneva
- Richemont
- Swiss
Correct Answer

A. 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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4.

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

A. Louis-Victor and Celestin Baume

Explanation

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

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5.

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

A. 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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6.

Which year did Baume & Mercier launched modern watch collections?
- 1940
- 1930
- 1920
- 1943
Correct Answer

A. 1940

Explanation

Baume & Mercier launched their modern watch collections in 1940.

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7.

Which year was Baume & Mercier presented the Riviera?
- 1975
- 1996
- 1970
- 1973
Correct Answer

A. 1970

Explanation

In 1970, Baume & Mercier presented the Riviera.

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8.

Who is presently heading the 1830 company?
- Andrew McLaughlin
- Andrew Yew
- Ross Perot
- Alain Zimmermann
Correct Answer

A. Alain Zimmermann

Explanation

Alain Zimmermann is presently heading the 1830 company.

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9.

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

A. 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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10.

William Baume partnered with Paul Mercier in the year?
- 1900
- 1919
- 1918
- 1980
Correct Answer

A. 1918

Explanation

William Baume partnered with Paul Mercier in the year 1918.

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