Love this clock so much I forgot to check to see if it works.   It does but I do miss the second hand.
It does work but where does the second battery go?  I cannot find the place to put it in.  This clock
is so lovely .  I had it for a week before I said "wait a minute does it work?  To my surprise it does work even without a second hand.   I do not hear the ticking unless I put it clear pressing against my ear.  I would like to hear the ticking.  I love the antique look.  Heck I love everything about this clock.