SEIKO Elegant Round Roman Figure Brown Analog Wooden Home Decor Hourly Chimes Musical Wall Clock (Size: 31.4 x 6.1 x 31.4 CM | Weight: 1250 gram) QXH202BN

Working perfectly...but I received...used one...

L'orologio è molto preciso e funziona molto bene. Inoltre la melodia non sembra suonata da un congegno elettronico. Consigliato.

Design impeccable, réalisation de qualité typique de Seiko, l'horloge est totalement silencieuse en dehors des carillons. Les carillons sont d'excellente qualité sonore et les réglages larges et parfaits. A recommander sans hésiter !

The clock has been literally perfect for my needs: as others have said, the chimes are so close to what you get from a mechanical movement as to be (to my and visitors' ears) indistinguishable from the real thing. The wood and brass-looking finish and the two 'keyholes' add to the authenticity: you would have to look very closely/take the clock off the wall to discover that it is battery-operated. Around March 2021 (about 18 months after purchase), the chime - really only the single hour strikes, rather than the carillon (Westminster, for me) - started to sound distorted - as you would get from, say, excessive volume through a rubbish speaker. Replacing the battery (which - another excellent point - has lasted for 18 months) made no difference and the distortion increased to the point where it was so intrusive, even when the voilume was low, that I had to turn off the chime - which was one of its main qualities. After a bit more reflection, I tried replacing the battery again. The result was a return to normal - the chimes and carillon sound as deep and convincing as they did previously. There is only one explanation I can think of: I was daft enough to have inserted an already flat battery; the one inserted a few minutes ago was new and in its pack, so there is no doubt. I regret my balanced (on the basis of what I thought ths ituation then was), but critical review, even though it was up for a day only. I am happy to reommend this clock for its quality, understated elegance and authenticity in reproducing an antique, mechanical timepiece. (Just be a bit brighter than me and make sure you replace the battery, when needed, with a new one!)

This clock embodies the perfection one expects from Seiko. Its case, crafted from high-quality, finely polished wood, showcases exquisite craftsmanship in every detail. The sound is clear and exquisite, and the motor is consistently reliable. With optimal energy consumption, the battery requires replacement only approximately every two years. Highly recommended for those seeking an elegant addition to their wall decor.

The clock looks fabulous and is totally worth the price in my view. The only downer is the fact that you cannot turn off the quarterly chimes which is supposed to be a big battery guzzler. Otherwise, it looks great, the build feels durable and in 1-2 weeks usage till now, it has been extremely accurate. The chimes are extremely pleasing to the ears as well. As mentioned before, I had it only for a short while, so I didn't rate the battery as I cannot form a correct opinion about battery this quickly. I am satisfied with this and only hope the battery lasts a year as mentioned in the literature.