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    Girard-Perregaux designed the first mechanic movement at high frequency in the year

    • 1955
    • 1950
    • 1995
    • 1965
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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 have worldwide coverage and their only products are? - ProProfs

    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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  • 3. 
    Situated in the city of La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, their parent company is? - ProProfs

    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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  • 4. 
    Which year was Girard and Cie Firm in La Chaux-de-Fonds founded?   - ProProfs

    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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  • 5. 
    What are the other occupation of Jean-Francios before watchmaking?   - ProProfs

    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 did Constant Girard produce major commercial watch?   - ProProfs

    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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  • 7. 
    Which year did Girard-Perragaux became a subsidiary?   - ProProfs

    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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  • 8. 
    Girard-Perregaux presents its first wristwatch to the world in the year - ProProfs

    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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  • 9. 
    La Chaux-de-Fonds dated back to the 90s, it was founded by? - ProProfs

    La Chaux-de-Fonds dated back to the 90s, it was founded by?

    • Jean Read

    • Lyn Kip

    • Joy Faulkner

    • Jean-Francois Bautte

    Correct Answer
    A. Jean Read
  • 10. 
    La Chaux-de-Fonds is high-end Swiss watch manufacturer established in?   - ProProfs

    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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