Got the clock ordered years ago about 2 on Amazon and not of weakness. Quite the contrary, the clock is good and funktiniert properly. It is the largest clock in my collection and a real eye-catcher. That the clock is a Far East product, does not matter for me. Almost all major watch manufacturers have a factory in the Far East. It is important to quality. The Miyotolaufwerk in the clock is absolutely sovereign. This same drive of Miyoto used many other manufacturers such as Fossil, Casio, Seiko, etc. The clock is stable and looks hammer. Only the EIA is a sham. Who spends that much is for as a clock blame yourself. The clock can I recommend it to anyone standing on a large clock. It is important that you have the right hands or arms for it.