I wore this watch every day for 2 years and 2 months. Not a single stain, not a scratch. I've received many compliments for its beauty and mechanical simplicity, and yesterday morning I noticed that the seconds hand had become detached from the minute and hour hands. The clock has stopped completely! No amount of adjusting the hands or swinging the pendulum will get the clock running again. The seconds hand simply slid under the sealed glass across the entire dial. The seller stated that the warranty is only 1 year. The seller has not repaired or changed! Your best bet is to research companies with better known warranties standing behind their products!