This clock is much thinner than I was expecting. But it's very nice and after I put the battery in it. The second hand started to sweep ery smoothly. And there isn't any irritating noise coming from the clock. Which is a huge plus for me. I can't stand the noise alot of clocks make with the constant tick tick ticking! It arrived pretty quickly with no damage whatsoever to the box it came in. I am pleased with this clock.