I've been "into" dragons forever (born in the year of) and recently became interested in pocket watches, so I just had to have this. It is heavier, more substantial, than most of the other pocket watches I own due to the amount of metal that makes up the beautifully sculpted dragon. It really feels great in the hand and just looks fabulous. There are only two minor issues: 1) the lid does not always open fully when released, probably due to the aforementioned weight and, 2) setting and winding this piece is a bit tricky as the dragon's "horns" wrap part way around the crown. Neither of these is anything like a deal breaker. I love this watch and really enjoy sharing it with friends, especially those who are dragon fans.