If I had looked closely at the picture, I would have realized that the black hands against the black circle on the clock make it very difficult to see the time.  I hung the clock on a wall that doesn't get a lot of light and absolutely cannot see what time it is.  It's made cheaply and initially I thought the clock hands were not going to work but I got lucky.   I'll keep the clock and maybe use it in a different location at some time (if it lasts) but I've already ordered a replacement clock from another website.  Mayfair should re-think offering this product.