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We've had trouble with the Arizona sun killing our clocks and batteries. This one is our second, but the first lasted several years in the 119º weather. Easy to read poll side in our back yard. Will buy it again.

Best and most accurate wall clocks we own. As these are indoor/outdoor we have one in the kitchen and one in the bathroom and the cooking/shower vapors have no effect on these very well designed and accurate time pieces. Highly recommended product and seller.

I bought this clock to replace a slightly smaller atomic clock which, unfortunately, could not pick up the signals where I needed to place it. When I took this out of the box I thought it might be too big for an inside clock. It has been on my living room wall for several weeks now and looks fine. It seems to be keeping perfect time also. I am very pleased with this clock.

It is so crucial in today's world to know what time it is. If you don't know what time it is, how would you ever be on time to something? I invested in this clock because I truly believe it helps me get places on time. For example, last Tuesday I was taking a really long shower. It was because Pirates of the Caribbean was on, and I was watching it while I showered. After the movie was over, I dried off and then realized I only had 5 minutes to get to class! Now, with the clock mounted on the wall in my bathroom, I doubt this will ever happen again. In fact, since installing the clock, I've actually begun to arrive places early. Sometimes as early as five minutes before the time that I'm supposed to be there. This clock was totally worth the money... I may even buy a second clock for my kitchen.

Anybody that knows me knows that I have bad lamp karma; bad stapler karma and bad clock karma - LOL.Goodness! How hard is it to find a clock like this?! Well, for me anyway - much harder than I thought! So, I FINALLY have one that works for starters; and that is big enough and that I like the numerals. You'd be surprised sometimes how ugly the numbering can be!And I wanted just basic, old fashioned, school-house looking style, with a second hand and I didn't even care what color, although I would've liked red.So far, so good. I just wish I could secure it better to the wall. Other than that, it's a dream.

The clock hangs outdoors open to the elements and has not gotten any condensation in it at all. Works great.What you see with picture is what you get a basic clock that is easy to read and it has held up to its words, built to handle the elements.

This clock is absolutely gorgeous. It actually works so thats awesome. I was only getting it as home decor to spice up my living room but now I actually use it to tell time haha. The colors are perfect, it has the rustic vintage color and it looks great!

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I love this clock! I was going to put it out by the pool but I decided it would be perfect for my living room! It's a little smaller than I expected but no worries there as if any larger it would not fit where it is now. Bonus: it's a "quiet" clock!! The other ticked loudly and it echoed in the large livingroom. This clock would be a pretty addition to ~any~ room!!! Or out in the Lanai!BTW: I didn't receive the "free tray".

We recently moved into a new house and some of the decor I had at my own house wasn't working correctly. My cousin suggested changing the way my decor was lined up and finding a clock for the center of it. We searched all over trying to find the prefect colors and size. This 12in clock was a perfect match. It takes one double A battery that is no included. The hanging was very easy. I actually think my husband used a screw, which I had been planning on using a nail. Either would work fine though. I absolutely love this clock and how it fits in so well with my decor. I am very happy with my purchase.This was a personal purchase of mine and normal retail price. I am reviewing only to help other potential buyers.

It arrived in excellent condition just as pictured. I knew from the other reviews that it is actually a picture and not a raised or textured clock as it looks on here, so I wasn't expecting anything else. Even though it is a picture, it is very pretty. The colors match the area I have it perfectly. The second hand runs smooth and doesn't move a second at at time like some clocks, so there is no sound coming from it. I love it!

I'm glad I got this clock. It has a very nice look to it. At first it bothered me that the '4' was 'IIII' instead of 'IV', but then I looked up the history of 'IIII' and clocks, and now it's kind of cool. I like that the seconds hand rotates continuously. It's been running fine for a few months now, and I would buy this clock again.

Bought one of those hooks to hook it on siding. Since I read about the little hole at 12 o'clock, I patched it up with cement glue. I took the plastic cover off and inserted the battery and then snapped the plastic cover back on the battery mechanism. The clock has kept good time and is very easy to read. I have it semi under the roof overhang... but not completely ... so far so good.. and I really like it. It's a regular inexpensive clock - but it is priced just right as far as I'm concerned. Better than getting dressed, using your gas and having to hunt for something like this. Didn't see anything in Wal-Mart that came close... so, arriving at my door for this price... that's amazing and so easy. It's a bit nicer than some even though it is encased in plastic (what did you expect). It does look nice. I wouldn't use it as "decor"... but for the patio, garage, laundry room, an office... it's perfect. I am definitely buying another one to hang in my garage so I can tell time when I come in thru the garage (I like to know when I arrived, others like to know when I go...but they can buy their own darn clock)....

A well performing clock that is highly visible. My only regret is that it doesn't use a larger of multiple batteries, Then the replacement interval would more closely match the shelf life of alkaline batteries.

According to Amazon I bought this almost exactly 3 years ago for about $17. It is broken and I need a new one. I guess getting 3 years out of a less than $20 clock is not so bad. For what it's worth this clock sits on my screened-in back porch so while it is near a screen door it is not actually fully exposed to elements; high enough up it never gets direct anything just humidity and temperatures. I will probably re-purchase since it is large and simple so it is easy enough for my young children or their grandparents to read.

I needed an outdoor rated clock since it was going in the garage which most gets hot but can get humid in both summer and winter. It work fine for such protected locations and the size is big enough to be easily seen from the driveway or street. The plain style also goes well in many locations and not just a garage, covered deck or shed but would probably work great in these type of locations. Unlike other "outdoor" clocks the battery compartment is covered even if it is by a cheap piece of clear plastic that slips back on firmly after each battery change. I suspect the lettering would fade in sunlight since it just a paper background a not painted plastic and there is a hole in the back of the case that could allow rain in it if just hung on a post. If they had made it an indentation instead of a hole it would have solved that design issue and have made it suitable for a wet location which it is not. It is also very light and might blow off the screw or nail in high winds if not sheltered. Still accurate but it's only been less then 2 months.

It is a good size to be/for an outdoor clock. I have had this clock mounted outside, since Dec 24, 2013. I live in an area where it gets well below zero, so I am pleased that it has kept good time, - so far.The only thing I don't like, is that the clock's 'face' is Plastic and not Glass. Plastic will always becomes hazy after long term exposure to sunshine, which makes it hard to read. This even happens to stuff you may have mounted in the shade (ie., a thermometer), it just takes longer. You can 'buff' it away/out (but, the buffing lasts less than one year, and the haze is back - it becomes an annual event). This doesn't happen with a glass face/lens.

I keep this clock indoors and the big bold numbers allows me to see the time easily from quite a distance, visible from other rooms from where I've hung it. This is great since I don't have to have clocks in each room cluttering up the walls or tables in order to keep track of time.I didn't want anything expensive and after looking through a variety of similar clocks, I chose this one because of the clean design. Also, it didn't have a brand labeled prominently on the face of the clock detracting from the clean lines other than a small "QUARTZ" listed in small print which is not obtrusive.The second hand on the clock is red, and runs quietly which is nice. You don't hear it unless you get really close right next to it, and even then it's a very soft and faint.My only reservation with the clock is that it is a little industrial looking and reminds me of the clocks we had in school where we would wait anxiously watch for it to reach the magic time when class was dismissed. I figured at such a low price, I would try it out and if I was unhappy with it, I could shop for another clock to replace it and move this one to the garage, but it's worked out well so far.

Cute clock but it is a press board frame with a paper print over it that looks like wood, not actual wood. Still cute

Nice clock, a bit gaudier in person than the picture shows and a little "busy", but works fine. When it was delivered the rather flimsy hands were bent, requiring some finessing to get it operating, hence the four stars. Eventually got it working fine.

Good vintage watch.Remember this don't have glass in front so handle with care in case of home shift.Everybody come to your house ask about it and think you bought it for some hundred bucks.Secret we only know.

I like the look very much.... but did not quite expect it to be a photograph on paper (of an aged and weathered wooden slat building of some sort). I wanted something a bit more upscale, but as the colors are right, and I like the Roman Numerals, I'm keeping it. My plan is to spruce it up with my own acrylic paints....when I get time. In the meantime, like it functions well in the kitchen. Like all clocks of its manufacture genre, it ticks annoyingly loudly.

Clock is a great accent to our bedroom however the second hand keeps getting stuck when it has to pass the minute hand. We've tried pushing the gold button both in a little and out... We thought maybe the battery was dying so we replaced it and still are having a problem with the second hand stopping. I really hope we can figure out the hang up because we love this clock! I wish there was a glass face to protect the hands...

Mine is missing the second hand, I'm gonna see if it will keep time otherwise I think I'll be returning it. Also my 4 is IV instead of IIII. Not a huge deal but still not as pictured.Update: It keeps time so I'm calling it livable and I'll keep it.

Bought this to hang outside my barn near my riding arena. I like that it is large enough to from 200 ft away. Only problem is that the original one only lasted about 8 Months. We only have rainy weather in the winter - not freezing or snowy so I was disappointed that it didn't last longer. Hopefully this one will last longer

Positives: simple, uncluttered, easy-to-read. I had it on my deck and could see the time from all over the yard. Kept time better than an expensive thing that was supposed to use satellites to be absolutely correct but was always several minutes fast. Good price.Negative: didn't last a year - "weather resistant" didn't resist the weather in a wet, Northern California winter. It made it through spring, summer, and fall just fine - including baking heat in direct sun, but couldn't handle rain.

I bought one of these about 6 months for the outside. One of the hands fell off. (plastic broke holding hand on) I super glued it back on but lasted about a month. I emailed the company about just buying the hands and motor but never heard back from them. Not worth the hassle so I ordered another. These are fairly inexpensive, and was not worth the time I was spending trying to fix the hands from falling off. The new one is about a month old, and so far is working OK. I like the size and the fact that it is water proof.

I bought 2 of these two years ago. One for my kid's room to make it easy for him to learn how to tell time (check!), and one for my bathroom because I like to keep an eye on the time during my bath, but don't put my contacts in (super blind) until I've been in there a bit. The reason I am writing a review is to share that one of them has stopped working. Yes, I changed the battery! It just doesn't work anymore. I ordered a new one, though, because while it is annoying that it only lasted two years, the price is very low. Anyway, that's my 2 cents. Oh..also, not sure what they are thinking calling it an indoor/outdoor since there is a small hole above the 12, which would let the rain in.[Update, the new clock died, too...and it's not the battery...this one lasted a few months, but the one in my kid's room is still going strong. He suggested that the moisture in the bathroom air may be the culprit. I had 4 stars, but am going to change to 3.]

What can I say ? It's a clock, a clock large enough to be seen from a distance. I purchased this clock before, a few summers ago, and it did not last for a full year and a half. The product states it is an indoor/outdoor clock, but I don't think it is made to take harsh winters. This time, I will bring it inside for the winter, as I only use it to see the time while I'm in the swimming pool. I would not say it is a well made clock, but it suits my purpose. I'm hoping it will last a little longer this time by bringing it inside during the winter. Like they say, 'You get what you pay for' and this clock is fairly inexpensive. If it stops working again, after such a short time, I will not buy again.

This clock lasted 10 months before the minute hand lost its grip on the center knob and began to flop, causing the second hand and hour hand to freeze. When I advised the seller, Office Quarters, they instructed me to mail it back for their inspection, which I did. They have since shipped me a new clock and reimbursed me for the shipping costs. So Office Quarters stands behind the products they sell. The replacement clock looks very good and is working fine.

The back of the clock is nothing what is pictured. The hanger is a the top which it makes it difficult to hang without a tilt. Pretty disappointed.

I kept this because I had ordered it online. Had I bought it locally (easier to return) I would have. It's just a circle of particle board with the paper clock face pasted onto it. It looks nicer in the picture.

The clock didn't work for the first week or two. We fiddled with it, replaced battery and nothing. Then one day it just started. I almost returned it because it didn't work.

Second hand continuously moves around clock instead of by the second movement. Overall nice lock. Would be nicer if it had a frame around it but still nice looking.

Very pretty clock. The reason I gave it 3 stars is because it's much smaller than I thought it would be! I guess that's my fault since I'm terrible at visualizing sizes!

Very light weight and feels cheap. Looks nice but quality is lacking. And yes, missed IIII instead of IV in Roman Numerals but otherwise it is as pretty as the picture. Pricey for being a lightweight piece of wood.

Had one that lasted a year. The next one, and the one after that, each lasted 6 weeks before the hour hand "disconnected" from the mechanism and didn't work. Too bad, since it's a good price for a clock designed for indoor and outdoor.

It blew off the wall and now the minute hand will not advance past the hour hand. Used it for 3 weeks. The face did not shatter, but it is no longer usable. I would expect an outdoor clock to be more durable.

Lasted about 6 months. The hub that the minute and hour hands grip deteriorated letting go of both of them.

This product's description said that it could be used as an outdoor clock. We bought it and hung it on the outside wall of our house for view on our patio. After less than a year of use, the clock's second hand got stuck, causing the clock to not keep time (we tried changing batteries, but to no avail) when the clock was in a vertical position... it works when horizontal, but that obviously does us little good.

This clock was purchased for our patio, as it was advertised as indoor/outdoor. It kept time for no more than 2 days, and has not worked since. I have changed batteries, hoping that there was a slight issue with that, but to no avail. Still no go. Disappointed!

I bought 2 of these. The first one lasted the summer - well, most of it. Then gravity took over and the time was always 6:30! I had to track down the manufactuer, and they sent me a new one. This time it only lasted a matter of weeks. A common problem but sick of dealing with it.

Ugly clock. This image in no way gives this clock justice.... "printed" image adhered to partial board... but the worst part is that the clock decal is pixilated/blurry....

This clock is a piece of plywood with laminate on the front and back. A clockworks was then screwed into this cheap assembly. The hands are exposed and extremely thin/bendable. The laminate in peeling from the edges as I remove it from the box.This thing is worth about $5-7, not almost $20. I would recommend looking for another unit.

The picture is much nicer than the actual product. This clock is very cheaply made, just printed paper on plastic. I kept it, as it does match the colors in the bathroom where I bought it to go.

I loved this clock but when it arrived, we put the batteries in, hung it on the wall and only the 2nd hand works, it does not keep time so will have to toss it and get another clock somewhere.

The clock is beautiful, but cheaply made. When I first put the battery in and hung the clock, the hands kept hanging up on each other, causing the clock to stop. It took several times of adjusting before the hands would clear each other. The clock hands are very flimsy, and I was afraid one was going to break. The clock seems to be working fine now. Appearance definitely outweighs quality.

The clock seems to be good quality for what it is. I thought that the rustic looking parts of the face were raised wood framing,they are not . IT is a picture, and there for to me over priced for what it is. If you dont mind that it is a print,Then i would say it is pretty.

I bought this clock on June 27 and in less than three months it was stopped working. The clock was never moved, it hind on a wall and the hour hand just fell loose; the clock runs but the hour hand never moving, the minute hands moved but hour hand does not.

I loved this clock at first, but after less than one year both the hour and minute hands became loose and do not move (so the clock is permanently set to 6:30).

We have used this clock in our swimming pool area for just over a month and the hour and minute hands are hanging at 6. I have it on the south fence in the west corner so it stay out of direct sunlight, but it still broke.

I've had this clock for over a year and at some point started noticing that its running slow - within a week it's about 5 min behind, so I have to keep re-setting it. I've changed the battery and have a battery tester, so I know it's not that. I know it's cheap but if it can't really keep time what's the point?

Typical Chinese construction. Kept time for a while up to Nov 5th when standard time takes place. I then attempted to adjust the hour hand but with no luck at all. Endless rotation of the time adjust wheel resulted in no movement of the hour hand. The control box on the back is assembled with snap brackets. I inadvertently opened the box and all the gears fell out. Out of curiosity I dismantled the front and noticed that the hour hand had lost its grip with the hour shaft from the gear box. There was no way to reassemble it. Instead, I pitched it into the trash.

Bought this at the beginning of the summer to use at an elementary school. Face was totally scratched up when I opened it but I figured that since it would be up high on a wall it would be ok. Couldn't get into the school to hang it until school opened back up in late August. When I did and put a battery in it, it worked for about 5 seconds and then stopped. I do have to say that when I emailed Amazon they took care of me very quickly even though I was past the return period. Thank you Amazon! Hoping the next one works better!

Loved the design but it looks like cardboard. It is very thin and cheap looking, would not advise this especially because of the price. Turquoise look and very pretty, purchased this in August 2015, yes 15 and barely doing my review! Lol, wouldn't spend $10 on this.

This clock looked so different from the online picture when it arrived, it looked really cheap. I was going to use it anyway but it quit working within a week of putting the battery in it.

Looks like a small cardboard circle with a glued on picture...wasn't nice enough for the wall but I propped it up on the bookshelf where is fits fine

I usually don't give reviews because I expect products to be satisfactory this clock, was cheap looking when it arrived the backing was slightly better than cardboard the clock arms were flimsy and were slightly bent and within a day the clock was unable to keep any sort of accurate time.

As others have said, the clock does not keep time. The second hand on my clock moves one second backward for every two seconds it moves forward between the 6 and 8 o'clock area on the clock face. This causes the hour and minute hands to mark time incorrectly, of course. The error isn't consistent. Some minutes it loses a handful of seconds other minutes it loses more. Over an hour's time, up to 10 minutes can be lost. At other times, the second hand just simply stalls between the 6 and 7 o'clock area and has to be manually restarted. After reading reviews before I purchased, however, I knew this could be an issue. I bought the clock for the clock face and am prepared to replace the clockworks myself.

I was very disappointed - looked really nice in the picture but cheap in person!! It is just a piece of press board with a sticker/picture stuck to it - not Real wood!!!! The second hand when it didn't get hooked on the hour or minute hands would go to .45 and then fall back down to .30. We adjusted several times but we were never able to get it to work properly. I will be returning on Monday!!