The Third Man’s recipe for perfect cinema: Orson Welles, a Ferris wheel, and a cuckoo clock

The centrepiece of this 1949 film noir is a miniature marvel that runs like clockwork
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/2020/04/17/third-mans-recipe-perfect-cinema-orson-welles-ferris-wheel-cuckoo/

Finally, a Solution to the Great Swiss Cheese Riddle | Inverse

Scientists at agricultural institute Agroscope (in Switzerland, naturally) say they have an answer as to how Swiss cheese got its holes. Little particles of hay dust create gaps in the cheese as it matures. As more cheese makers eschew the old fashioned pump-n-pail for more advanced milking machines, a spokesperson …
https://www.inverse.com/article/3479-finally-a-solution-to-the-great-swiss-cheese-riddle

Swiss Ban Lobster Boiling, Despite Scientific Evidence Suggesting Lobsters Don’t Feel Pain | Inverse

The Swiss Federal Council banned the boiling of lobsters out of cruelty-against-animals grounds, but scientific research is inconclusive on lobster pain.
https://www.inverse.com/article/40203-swiss-lobster-ban-science-debate

Infertility: Low Swiss Semen Quality Highlights a Worldwide Sperm Trend | Inverse

Scientists at the University of Geneva revealed that only 38 percent of Swiss men had semen quality up to World Health Organization Standards. These results put them in good company, with several other countries that have noted sperm quality declines.
https://www.inverse.com/article/56121-semen-quality-decline-in-switzerland-sperm

Fiona Kruger’s skull clock and L’Epée, the unsung hero of Swiss horology

Fiona Kruger’s baroque, Mexican Day of the Dead-inspired skull watches have made her an unlikely darling of Switzerland’s independent watchmaking scene;
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/luxury/watches/fiona-krugers-skull-clock-lepee-unsung-hero-swiss-horology/

Antique Watches, Vintage Watches, Wristwatches and Pocket Watches

Timepast.com – We specialize in buying and selling fine important vintage and antique wrist & pocket watches. We also do high quality watch repairing and restoring on vintage antique watches both american and Swiss. We have in inventory a large selection of vintage wrist & pocket watches and what we dont have we can aquire.
http://www.timepast.com/

Welcome to Mike’s Clock Emporium of Simi Valley California

Mikes Clocks Emporium, Mikes Clocks of Simi Valley Ventura County California accepts Mastercard Via American Express, Located in Simi Valley, Moorpark, and Thousand Oaks California just north of Los Angeles.
http://www.mikes-clocks.com/

Abra Watch Swiss made

:confused: I have a heirloom Abra watch and was wondering if anyone knows anything about them. I know the serial # on the watch is 1279291
It has American Standard 25 Years.
It is swiss made with semi presious jewel movement (jewels) inside but I do not know anything else about the watch. It was my grandmother’s watch, she died before I was born & I am hitting 60. Any information about this watch would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
http://mb.nawcc.org/showthread.php?79098-Abra-Watch-Swiss-made