I bought this as a gift for a friend - he's never owned a pocketwatch, but has always longed for one. They're usually so pricey, and so delicate, that I hadn't gotten one yet. But I ordered this watch the minute I saw the styling and the astrological markings; I knew he'd love it, even if it wasn't a great functional watch.

But! It keeps time just fine, so long as he remembers to wind it, and he was thrilled with the style and quality! The gears are beautiful, the outside with the Zodiac is very nice, the watch does not feel or look cheap in your hand. The ticking is not absurdly loud, and pleasant to hold to your ear.  I wouldn't hesitate to purchase a watch from these folks again in the future.