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HISTORY
Founded in 1920, Lötscher Ltd. is the only genuine Swiss brand of
cuckoo clocks in existence today. Lötscher operates two facilities
in different parts of Switzerland which have specific duties in the
manufacturing of the finished clocks. All of the initial steps
involved in building the clocks are done in the woodworking facility
in Brienz. All of the clocks are handmade, hand carved and hand
assembled using aged linden wood.
The making of these clocks is really an art form and the intricate
details visible on most of the clocks are remarkable. Yet even with
all the details, one is amazed to realize how sturdy and well built
these gems actually are. The charming little chalet is truly a bit
of Switzerland, calling to mind the sound of tinkling bells,
melodious Alphorns and even Grandma’s cosy kitchen, where the cuckoo
on the wall sang forth the hours and captured nostalgic moments
forever.
 Production
in Brienz
Our cuckoo clocks are made of linden wood. We keep the wood for
three years to dry it naturally. This way of drying the wood is the
only way to guarantee that the wood doesn’t crack any more in humid
or dry air. This is the most costly way to manufacture clocks, but
it’s what separates Loetscher clocks from others available from
other countries. Geraniums are made out of sand from the lake of
Brienz and the stones are collected in the mountains of the region.
There are two typical types of chalets in Switzerland which are very
famous :the Brienzer and the Emmenthaler.
 Production
in Zürich
Here we assemble cuckoo clocks with dancing figurines, waterwheel,
animals and the cuckoo sound. Cuckoo clocks with music are equipped
with the most refined swiss music movements which plays two
melodies, one on half hour and one on the full hour. The mechanical
movement is a chain-driven in one day or eight days with cuckoo-call
and gongstrike every half and full hour. All our cuckoo clocks are
controlled at least for three days before leaving the factory.
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