This clock's gold hands shine enough to see mostly in even dim light.  The second hand is smooth, tick-less.  It's a smooth shiny round surface, not a globe glass, and not back lit.  But in any low light, you can catch some gleam.

We have a conglomeration of blue empty German wine bottles, royal blue bowls and jugs on top of blondeish cabinetry.  We are replacing a smaller still usable mountain forest bear clock (going on our covered deck) with this very upscale look, attractively priced clock. Our kitchen looks fresh and mountain-sky celestial.  No more predictable granny.