Question 1

I received this beautiful compass as a gift, but the needle is lying loose inside the glass (not attached to the center). Is this defective?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is, and I am so sorry.  Please email me through Amazon your name and address, and I will send you a new one.

Question 2

can this be mounted on the dash of a automobile and will it record accurately?

Accepted Answer

It is a working compass; however, if the dash is sloped or uneven, it would mar the accuracy of the directional indication.  For the most part, the compass is designed as a decorative piece to be displayed; this is why is comes with a display stand.  Also, the majority of compasses design to work in the field are built of unbreakable plastic; our compass, however, is made of brass, with an artistic glass face that can break if dropped.

Question 3

Can this be carried? Or is it just for display?

Accepted Answer

Hello Nellina,

Yes, it can be carried, but unlike most compasses made today with a hard, plastic cover, our compass cover is made of glass that can break.  It works just like any other compass.  Having said this, I would suggest that you use it as a display primarily.  I hope this helps.

I wish you the best,

Bruce

Question 4

Is the compass set to true north or magnetic north?  what about declination?

Accepted Answer

Since the direction of the magnetic fields changes a little bit over time, or from one’s location in a hemisphere, all compasses, as well as ours, point to magnetic north.  And the magnetic declination changes depending on where you are standing in the US with our compass, as well.  That being said, our compass is designed to work as an inspirational work of art that is to be displayed on a desktop or shelf. Also, because the face is made of glass, our compass could easily break during a rugged hike in the woods—although it would work like any other compass.  I hope this helps.

ASIN	B0C5GJ33QL
Additional Features	Portable
Best Sellers Rank	#188,625 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #279 in Compasses (Sports & Outdoors)
Brand Name	God is My Guide
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (40)
Included Components	Real working brass compass; Gold stand included
Item Dimensions L x W	2"L x 2"W
Item Weight	4.8 ounces
Manufacturer	God is My Guide
Manufacturer Part Number	Polished Brass
Material Type	Brass
Mounting Type	Tabletop Mount
Number of Items	1
UPC	745781697017
Unit Count	1 Count
Warranty Description	Warranty

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