I LOVE this clock! It is very big (which is what I wanted) and exudes rustic charm. The rope around the outside isn't secured very well, and the plastic where the battery goes on the back was a little bit bent, but none of these things mattered much after I got it in the wall. Note that you will need two people to hang it, as it is very heavy. And it took a while to figure out how to hang it, since the nail hole is very small, and almost impossible to connect with a nail , especially when hanging it high on a wall. Finally had success with an S hook and an O ring, and it was well worth the additional effort. I have had it for a week, and thus far, it keeps accurate time. Although initially hesitant about spending this much for a clock (they never seem to last), now that I have it, I don't know why I ever gave the price a second thought.