I was concerned when I opened the box because it was such lightweight plastic. BUT once installed and hung up it looks beautiful like if it was heavy brass! I put it up 3 days ago, and it also keeps perfectly accurate time, which I was also worried about. Make sure to heed the warning on the directions about not over tightening the screws! If you tighten them beyond getting just a bit of tension, they make a clicking sound and the screws jusr spin without making contact or tightening.