Our clock came packaged very well unlike what I read on other reviews.  It was zip tied down to a piece cardboard and then the entire thing was wrapped snugly with thick Bubble Cushion.  It was almost hard to get it out of it's packaging, so no complaints there.  The clock is a beautiful piece, it's very dynamic and eye catching.  The only reason I gave it 4 stars is, despite the packaging the trim around the smaller clock was broken and no longer attached.  Fortunately I am a crafter with some really great adhesives and was able to fix it so it was basically undetectable.