Not as expected.
The Slate Tide Clock is a clever idea, but I found the advertising misleading.  It is a real piece of slate, but I interpreted &#34;engraved&#34; as actually cut or etched down into the surface of the slate.  Instead, it is simply surface painted, probably from a stencil.  It is spaced well and cute, but not as durable or artistically special as I'd hoped.  I haven't started it up yet, but I'll hope for the best!
Rating: 3 stars