Time was ticking away quickly as French Club members assembled their Swiss cuckoo clocks with precision and care. Each clock was in the shape of a Swiss chalet complete with shingles, fir trees, people, deer, and a clock. Adding to the charm of these replica masterpieces were wooden pinecones hanging on silver chains from the bottom of each clock. In Switzerland, where people speak French, German, and Italian, you can find beautifully handcrafted cuckoo clocks such as these.