Aesthetically, the clock is exactly what I was looking for.  Construction-wise, the hands are fabricated of a very thin metal (aluminum, perhaps) and are not fixed to the clock in a well thought out manner.  The flimsy clock hands repeatedly got stuck on one another, as well as the clock numbers (numerals) until I physically bent them to avoid them getting caught.  Upon achieving the correct hand positioning, the clock's been great.    

Pros: Durable, aesthetic frame
Cons: Flimsy clock-hand design