It's beautiful, but I find it hard to see the hands. That black piece right in the middle looks almost like one of the hands to me, but maybe it's better in person. I think some white hands matching the color of the lettering might be better.
I agree with you 100%. My anniversary isn't for another week so I might pop the hands back off and paint them. Thanks for the feedback.
Agreed. The hands need to be literally any bright color. White might be tasteful. Red might be striking. Even a bright orange might work depending on the room.
Why not pop the image into a photo editor and experiment?
Edit: I’d also think about whether the second hand adds anything.
I will say that the second hand does add an elegant constant motion around the face that doesn't translate well in a photo. I was particular about the kit I ordered to make sure I didn't get a herky jerky tick tock clock. But thank you for your feedback!
Update: I painted the hands silver and I think it looks much better. Thanks again to everyone in the thread for helping me take this gift from good to great.
Wow, it looks amazing now! I expected that to make it easier to read, but it also shows off some nice details on the hands I didn't notice before.
Might the most beautiful clock I've ever seen. Nice work!
Incredibly kind of you to say, thank you!
I didn't even know you could get those cool designs with wood. Very neat.
Perfect and for the bronze anniversary you can give her the movement!
I try my best to give her the movement every anniversary!
So with pressure this will be a diamond watch in 35 years. xD
Awesome work!! 😊
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