It's perfect in every way, and 100% SILENT!
So my house flooded this year. When we remodeled, we redecorated, so my old clock just didn't match the new decor. I searched ENDLESSLY for something that blended a vintage feel with modern vibe AND had a white- washed wood tone. I am so glad I found this. I was even happier it didn't seem like a cheap, Chinese quality. This is a well- made, sturdy clock that keeps time very well and looks amazing while doing it! And yes, the markings are all actually engraved, not simply printed to look engraved.My wall space is about 38" (even though you can't tell in the photo due to the curtains) and this clock fits perfectly there. I get a ton of compliments when guests come by. It's large enough to be noticed and easily read from anywhere on the first floor. It's a statement piece that feels like something you'd see in a design magazine.Yes, the clock hands are SUPER delicate so be sure they're pressed down to the gears carefully. If they were made of sturdier material, they'd be heavier and need a more expensive gear box to turn the hands and keep time, but this is a great price for a wall clock this decorative, so I can't complain. Once it's on the wall you likely won't be touching it much, so it should be safe. Just gently dust around the hands.I would recommend placing tiny felt pads behind the metal legs on the back though. It can scratch your walls easily, especially as you take it up and down to change the time or the batteries over the years. If you have to pack the clock to move, just put some Styrofoam or cardboard under the hands or remove them altogether and store them flat in a box to reassemble later.