Review on Howard Miller 645 527 Weather Maritime by Mike Pettigrew

The tide clock is attractive and well made. This is an interesting alternative to the smaller brass options that have a more nautical feel. The box was missing two pieces: the battery cover and the 'included' battery (as stated on the box). I returned the product as used and received a replacement that was not only missing these two identical pieces but also had a scratch on the front. Revain graciously accepted this return and sent me a third one, also missing the same parts. The lack of an included battery, despite the box saying one is included, doesn't really bother me as the AA battery is relatively cheap. The lack of a test cap is an issue, especially considering the item is designed for use in [salt] water. As anyone who lives near the ocean knows, salt water spreads and seeps into everything. The plastic battery cover extends the life of this attractive device. While there appear to be attachment points for such a cover, none of these were included with any of the 3 boxes I received. mechanisms. Be careful not to cover the back of the movement with tape, otherwise the watch will not work. But a little clever cutting and careful placement and a few minutes of patience will give you a nice and secure battery cover. The clock has two holes on the back, suitable for nails to hang on the wall. It will also stand on two durable metal pegs that act as legs. Finally, velcro, aka Velcro (r), is a waste of time as it's not big enough to give the watch extra support. If I were to keep this on my boat I would wall mount it, or better yet, take one of the brass dial models instead, mount it in an appropriately sized wooden case, and then mount it to the wall of my boat.