Walnut Finish Wooden Square Chiming Mantel Clock - Westminster Chime

Quite why the manufacturer is unable to provide straightforward instructions for what is, after all, a straightforward mechanism, is entirely beyond me. That aside, this is a nice clock: it looks well on a mantelpiece and the chimes are very pleasant (presumable aided by the resonance of the wooden case). Like virtually every quartz clock, it keeps good time, too.

Manufacturer's box came well packaged and seems very unlikely to suffer damage in transit. A good quality case finish, but it efinitely looks like a modern clock and not 'antiquey' at all. The chimes sound good and are not tinny. They have some depth and resonance. The volume control also allows you to adjust it or turn it off completely. It ticks very quietly, and can just be heard at night in a slient room, but that is comforting. I cannot comment on its accuracy as I had to return it. Why? 2 reasons: (1) The clock chime turns off at night from 10pm to 5am. You cannot over-ride this. I wanted a clock with a chime so I could hear it during the night, as that is somewhat comforting if you are lying awake. (2) The chime setting is a nightmare. It works if you follow the translated from Chinese to English instructions. But It is time-consuming and very fiddly and so so irritating. Tip: put in batteries and that allows you to start from 6am as per the instructions. In fact, at just before 6am, set the hands to it is just before 6am, then put the batteries in. Also, in case anyone is wondering, the Westminster Chime only chimes on the hour. There is another version available on Amazon (for a higher price) which states it chimes on the 1/4 hour. But according to the Widdop website this version is the only model they make, so I suspect that 1/4 hour chime version is not what it says.

Love this clock! I have a modern wooden mantel above a recessed stove and have been looking for the perfect clock. This is it. Great size and the walnut tones well with the wood. Nice clear face with Roman numerals which I prefer, and it's easy to see the time from a distance. Haven't tried the chimes yet. You won't be disappointed.

Really very pleased with this clock. A nice looking, well made wooden casing with a very quiet 'tick' and a lovely mellow sound to the chimes and strike; plus very quick delivery. It has a choice of four chime types, volume control and is silent at night, i.e. chimes from 6am to 10pm. Highly recommended.

Lovely quality clock nice sounds . Only thing was not good the instructions didn't match up to the clocks i had but worked it out went on line it got a switch went from 1 to 4 not in the instructions in given it was for different tunes.

Love this clock looks great sounds great

Very happy with my purchase and it also looks good

looks nice keeps good time .