It arrived safely packed, easy to set up. It was clear from the beginning that the clock and the thermometer worked fine. To check the hydrometer, I took it outside and compared the readings with the average humiditiy shown on the local weather site, and it coincided within 5 unit margin (acceptable due to local variations of wind, altitude and, correspondingly, humidity). It takes about 2 hours for it (after you take it out of the box) to start showing correct humidity. The clock is extremely well-made, and the base has a dark cherry wood shade to it.. Julia. Cleveland Heights, OH. Fri Sep 12 2014