I purchased the natural wood color for this clock to hang over my entertainment center. The finish of the natural wood was a little lighter than I had anticipated so it doesn’t quite match up with other furnishings in my living room but I am still satisfied with it. The size was exactly what I wanted. I wouldn’t say that it is a silent clock but it’s not too loud of a tick either. I am able to hear it when there is nothing else going but when there’s a tv on, someone is talking or the AC is running you can’t hear it at all. It looks heavier than it really is and I had no problems climbing a ladder and hanging it by myself. I would definitely purchase again and would also recommend.