It was received with awe and excitement by my 8-y-o son, and it is still a favorite after weeks of wear and play. There are a few extra pieces that are easily detached and misplaced, bu the actual watch parts are solidly in place and can teach a lot to a kid -- not just to tell time, but to make sense of a watch band, lenghten or shorten same, and apply some rudimentary skills to common sense activities.