The clocks are painted with high quality Black Paint to protect from rust. The thick Clock Hands are painted silver for easier reading. This large wall clock has Open face design i.e. no cover at the front to keep the unique Vintage Look. These Wall Clocks comes with a special plastic protective lid to cover the clock mechanisms battery powered. The lid snuggles sits on the clock mechanism to protect it in mild weather conditions. Therefore in addition to indoor use, these clocks can also be used outdoors as outdoor clocks for the garden, Garden Clock, Outdoor Clock etc. It is recommended to place these Large Outdoor Clocks under a shade as torrential rain can potentially damage them. Colour: Gold/Black