I am probably more skeptical than most people (and cynical), so before I placed my order for this box, I was leery about all the 5 star reviews (17 at the time of this review).  Usually you don't see so many people that agree about one thing, but I thought I would take a chance anyway.  Whoever designed this watch case cared about quality.  The lid, when opened, doesn't wiggle from side to side like I would have expected.  The wood is excellent quality and with a very nice finish, and it generally is odorless with no new "chemical" smell.  You won't go wrong with this watch case, and I shopped for several weeks before deciding on this purchase.  I feel good about this buying this, and that's not often for me.