I tried to get by without spending a lot of money on clocks like this and I bought and returned two cheap models.  Both breaking.  This one came packaged just in it's manufacturer box, no additional box.  Inside it had styrofoam pieces preventing damage to the very delicate hands, and around the frame.  Worked right away.  Will have to get used to reading the time on a clock like this.  The cross bars, make it a bit difficult, but the hands are a different color which helps.  Overall very happy.