rather high (upper) midfield. I have brought my spare, because where on the compass was the case in order for the scale was not very clean printed and where this was true at the other compass, perhaps was one or the other scratches or dried "moisture stain". .. Looks total but at a closer look, not quite as good and also does what he should. Sure, he's not a professional compass, but for home use it in my opinion is more than adequate. In addition, I have to say positively that Amazon is also a very small crossed my price because of the small "flaws" little resistance. The "most beautiful" of copies to me for selection, I then also keep. Conclusion: Nice part with small flaws, but still a solid "good"!