I like the old world charm feel of this clock. It's one of a few focal points I plan to having in my living room. And I chose it to warm up the space. I have a couple pops of color in terms of furniture and I wanted something to ground the space a little bit and make it feel a bit cozier and warm. I thought this was cool looking and different. The tones on the rim and face/background are exactly as seen in the photo.  I especially like the simple hanging feature in the center of the back of the clock. It's a lot easier to hang than the ones that have a hook on each side that you have to measure the exact distance between. I'm very happy with my purchase.