After two bad buys in the form of so-called "precision instruments" with plastic housings, where the pointer moving waiting until I found what I was looking for. The thermometer indicates precisely. (With mercury thermometers compared) The stainless steel case is meticulously crafted. Very nice also the dark blued hands. The slightly convex glass, prevents reflections. The numbers could be kept a bit bigger. However, it is still easy to read. So rather just spend a little more, and save the trouble with cheap plastic devices. Very fast delivery. The packaging is environmentally friendly simply held. -Brown Pappschachtel- A description was not, however, is not necessary. Top Part ..