Think You Know Watches? Only True Collectors Can Score 10/10 on This Quiz

🕰️ QUESTION 1:

Which watch brand is famous for the “Moonwatch” worn during the Apollo 11 moon landing?
A) Rolex
B) Omega
C) Seiko
D) Breitling

🕰️ QUESTION 2:

What does “chronometer” mean in watch terminology?
A) A stopwatch
B) A moon phase complication
C) A watch certified for accuracy
D) A vintage style

🕰️ QUESTION 3:

Which country is not traditionally associated with fine watchmaking?
A) Switzerland
B) Japan
C) Germany
D) Brazil

🕰️ QUESTION 4:

What does the term “tourbillon” refer to in a mechanical watch?
A) A type of strap
B) An anti-gravity feature
C) A rotating cage for the escapement
D) A waterproof mechanism

🕰️ QUESTION 5:

Which luxury brand uses the slogan “You never actually own a [brand], you merely look after it for the next generation”?
A) TAG Heuer
B) Patek Philippe
C) Audemars Piguet
D) Cartier

🕰️ QUESTION 6:

What does “GMT” mean on a watch?
A) Gold Mechanical Timer
B) Great Measurement Time
C) Greenwich Mean Time – dual time zone tracking
D) Geometric Motion Tracker

🕰️ QUESTION 7:

Which brand is known for its square-faced Monaco model, worn by Steve McQueen?
A) TAG Heuer
B) Rolex
C) Tissot
D) Citizen

🕰️ QUESTION 8:

Which part of a mechanical watch stores energy?
A) Balance wheel
B) Rotor
C) Mainspring
D) Crystal

🕰️ QUESTION 9:

What material is often used in luxury watch movements for its anti-magnetic and anti-corrosion properties?
A) Iron
B) Titanium
C) Brass
D) Silicon

🕰️ QUESTION 10:

What’s a “complication” in a watch?
A) A defect in the mechanism
B) An extra function beyond telling time
C) A hard-to-repair movement
D) A type of case design

✅ Answers:

1. B) Omega – The Speedmaster was worn on the moon by Buzz Aldrin.

2. C) A watch certified for accuracy – COSC certification ensures precision.

3. D) Brazil – Not a watchmaking hotspot compared to the others.

4. C) A rotating cage for the escapement – It’s meant to increase accuracy.

5. B) Patek Philippe – Their iconic slogan has stood the test of time.

6. C) Greenwich Mean Time – dual time zone tracking – Ideal for travelers.

7. A) TAG Heuer – The Monaco is legendary in motorsports and film.

8. C) Mainspring – It stores and releases energy to power the movement.

9. D) Silicon – Lightweight, durable, and non-magnetic.

10. B) An extra function beyond telling time – Think moonphase, chronograph, calendar, etc.

📊 Your Score:

• 0–3 correct: A beginner in the world of watches. But everyone starts somewhere!

• 4–6 correct: You’re catching on — not bad at all.

• 7–9 correct: That’s collector-level knowledge!

• 10/10: You're a horological genius. Your wrist deserves a standing ovation. 👏

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