When you handle it, you can feel that the material is delicate, but it has a quality appearance. We liked how it looked. We had it in our living room which is about 14' across and the face was perfect for our old eyes. Getting the battery (AA) in was a bit of a chore, but it started up immediately. The wall mount provided is plastic, but the clock is super light and the hook is of a heavy grade. 4 very tiny nails (more like pins) are included for mounting. It kept time accurately-- a sweep second hand (if you know, you know). No noise either. However, it stopped working within weeks. I thought it would have lasted at least a couple of years at least, but no.