How Well Do You Know Girard Perregaux?

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1/10 Questions

La Chaux-de-Fonds dated back to the 90s, it was founded by?
- Jean Read
- Lyn Kip
- Joy Faulkner
- Jean-Francois Bautte

About This Quiz

Girard-Perregaux is high-end Swiss watch manufacture with its origins dating back to 1791. Situated in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland and is a part of the Sowind group, take a quiz and learn more about this Swiss classic

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2.

La Chaux-de-Fonds is high-end Swiss watch manufacturer established in?
- 1973
- 1972
- 1971
- 1970
Correct Answer

A. 1971

Explanation

La Chaux-de-Fonds is a high-end Swiss watch manufacturer that was established in 1971.

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3.

La Chaux-de-Fonds have worldwide coverage and their only products are?
- Jewel and Watch
- Pomade and Accessories
- Gifts and Watch
- Watches
Correct Answer

A. Watches

Explanation

The correct answer is "Watches." La Chaux-de-Fonds is known for its worldwide coverage in the watch industry. This implies that their main products are watches.

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4.

Situated in the city of La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, their parent company is?
- Geneva
- Quartz
- Kering
- Sowind Group, Kering
Correct Answer

A. Sowind Group, Kering

Explanation

The correct answer is Sowind Group, Kering. Sowind Group is the parent company of the brand situated in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. Kering is a luxury goods holding company that acquired Sowind Group in 2000. The answer choice "Geneva" is incorrect as Geneva is a city in Switzerland known for its watchmaking industry, but it is not the parent company mentioned in the question. The answer choice "Quartz" is also incorrect as it refers to a type of watch movement, not a parent company.

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5.

What are the other occupation of Jean-Francios before watchmaking?
- Artist
- Goldsmith
- Painter
- Sculptor
Correct Answer

A. Painter

Explanation

Jean-Francois had multiple occupations before becoming a watchmaker. One of his previous occupations was being a painter.

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6.

Which year was Girard and Cie Firm in La Chaux-de-Fonds founded?
- 1990
- 1908
- 1906
- 1907
Correct Answer

A. 1906

Explanation

Girard and Cie Firm in La Chaux-de-Fonds was founded in 1906.

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7.

Which year did Constant Girard produce major commercial watch?
- 1840
- 1840
- 1880
- 1890
Correct Answer

A. 1880

Explanation

In 1880, Constant Girard produced a major commercial watch.

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8.

Which year did Girard-Perragaux became a subsidiary?
- 2013
- 2009
- 2010
- ‘2011
Correct Answer

A. ‘2011

Explanation

In 2011, Girard-Perregaux became a subsidiary.

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9.

Girard-Perregaux designed the first mechanic movement at high frequency in the year
- 1955
- 1950
- 1995
- 1965
Correct Answer

A. 1965

Explanation

In 1965, Girard-Perregaux designed the first mechanic movement at high frequency. This means that they created a watch movement that had a higher frequency of oscillations, which allows for greater accuracy in timekeeping. This innovation was a significant milestone in the development of mechanical watches, as it improved their precision and reliability.

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10.

Girard-Perregaux presents its first wristwatch to the world in the year
- 1970
- 1972
- 1975
- 1973
Correct Answer

A. 1970

Explanation

Girard-Perregaux introduced its inaugural wristwatch in 1970. This implies that before this year, the company had not yet entered the wristwatch market.

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