Bulova B1514 Asheville Mantel Clock, Brown Cherry

We had an antique mantel clock that would do the Westminster chimes on the quarter hours and count the hours. Through the years, it needed visits to the clock repairman who has since retired. Needless to say, the clock couldn't be repaired anymore as it's hard to find such talented people. And, sadly the clock did get damaged beyond repair. So, we started looking for a replacement, and found this Bulova. Saw that it had several options for chiming and ran on batteries - no springs to break! Ordered it and it arrived as promised. The set up for the chimes went easily. After settling on the Westminster chimes, we let it run for a while. We had to turn off the quarter hour chimes as it appeared to not be programmed by the factory properly....it should have played just part of the tune at each quarter hour. It operated correctly for the first and second quarter hour. However, at the third quarter hour, the entire tune played instead of just 3 quarters of the tune. Did that for about 3 hours and we ended up turning that off. Too bad. Anyway, after adjusting the volume and setting the chimes for just the hour, we are enjoying it! One feature on the clock that we absolutely love is the Sleep Mode! It chimes for the last time at 10pm and stays quiet until 6am! Great!! And, as long as the batteries are good, it has been keeping excellent time! Still not our old antique, but we are enjoying it very much!

I love things of quality and grace. This little clock would be comfortable in any setting and looks way more expensive than it is. I love the Westminster chimes. I love the volume control. The sound of the bells is so accurate and authentic it makes me want to cry because it takes me back to the days of my childhood. It is a fine little piece of furniture good enough for a home of any size. The price is reasonable but I would have paid any price for it. The batteries that operate the clock seem to go on and on and on. The time is always accurate to within a minute or two. But I did not buy this for accuracy. I bought it for the nostalgia and for the comfort that it gives to me.

Very authentic looking and the chimes sound great!

Clock was well packed and easy to assemble. Keeps excellent time and is good looking. Was just as described. Love the Chimes.

The chimes are pretty. We like that there is a sound control. Also, it has three choices of chimes. It has kept the correct time. We also got it while on sale.

I looked all over online for a mantelpiece clock, just the right one, not to small, face just right, wood shaped just so, decently priced. Read so many reviews on clocks!!! I LOVE THIS CLOCK!! It keeps perfect time, looks great on my dresser in the bedroom. The only thing I haven’t tested are the chimes. We already have a grandfather clock that chimes, so I just haven’t gotten around to it. This is a bit pricey, but definitely worth the money! Could be an heirloom someday or make a great gift!

This is a nice and pretty clock and keeps good time when it runs, but battery life is very short and sound quality is less than desired. I expected so much more from Bulova.*The clock eats batteries. Batteries (2 C size) for the chimes last about 30 days on the Westminster chime setting.*Battery for the clock time mechanism (AA size) lasts approximately 60 days.*Used fresh Duracell batteries and Energizers. Both battery changes lasted the same length of time.*It is an expensive, time consuming, aggravating and frustrating process to change the batteries and synch the chimes to the time.*The chimes have a thin, hollow tinny sound.This clock is not at all what I expected from Bulova. It was a very disappointing purchase. Unfortunately, by the time I realized that this clock was frustrating and expensive to operate, it was too late to return for a refund. This receives a DO NOT BUY recommendation.

We have always wanted a mantle clock but they were either far too expensive or poorly designed. This clock is at the correct price point, well built with genuine wood but with an accurate movement and very lovely chimes. There are options for selecting different modes as well as "off", but we left it in Winchester mose. The volume is fully adjustable between barely audible to loud enough to be heard throught the house. We keep it very low so it doesn't interfere with the TV but can still be heard in other rooms.