This clock is all about having the “look” of a nice time piece. It is a low quality product. The hour strike is soft and pleasant, but the Westminster chime sounds horrible, like a tin toy. I removed the chime batteries and will have a silent clock. So far it has been keeping accurate time. The stain on the wood is not uniform, and there are small blemishes. The battery compartment and clock settings are only accessible by removing the clock from the wall and sliding the back panel off the swinging pendulum must be restarted each time you rehang the clock. No convenience here. Overall, I’m not impressed and don’t recommend.