Description
This cushion alarm clock has a softly squared outline with rounded corners and a clean white plastic case. It stands 8.5cm high and 8.5cm wide and is just 4cm deep, so it takes up very little room. The white analogue dial carries large blue Arabic numerals and a ring of fine minute dots. The black hour and minute hands carry luminous strips so you can read the time with the lights off. Its quartz movement drives a second hand that sweeps smoothly round rather than ticking, so it stays silent through the night.
Its natural home is beside the bed, where a quiet clock matters most, but it suits a spare room, a desk or a shelf just as well. The alarm is a crescendo alarm: it starts softly and grows louder the longer it sounds, a gentler way to be woken than a sudden blast. When it goes off, the long bar across the top marked LIGHT / SNOOZE is easy to find in the dark. A press gives you a little longer in bed, and the same bar switches on the light so you can read the dial at any hour without reaching for a lamp.
Two dials on the back set the time and the alarm. The clock runs on the AA battery size, also labelled LR6 or MN1500, which is not included, so keep one to hand. The case is a smooth, glossy plastic that needs very little looking after: dust it now and then with a soft dry cloth, or wipe it with a slightly damp cloth and dry it straight away. Being freestanding, it needs no wall or fixing. The crisp white case suits almost any bedroom scheme, and it makes a thoughtful, practical small gift for anyone who would rather wake to a gentle alarm than a ticking clock.
Specification
| Material |
Plastic |
| Colour |
Cres White |
| Height |
8.5cm |
| Width |
8.5cm |
| Depth |
4cm |
| Weight |
0.086kg |
| Movement |
Quartz |
| Display |
Analogue |
| Dial |
Arabic numerals |
| Alarm |
Crescendo, with snooze |
| Luminous Dial |
Yes |
| Hanging |
Other |
| Power |
Batteries |
| Lights Up |
Yes |
| Battery |
AA / MN1500 / LR6 (not included) |
Frequently Asked
How big is this alarm clock?
It stands 8.5cm high and 8.5cm wide and is 4cm deep. That compact size sits easily on a bedside table or a narrow shelf.
Does the clock tick?
No. The quartz movement drives a sweeping second hand that moves smoothly rather than ticking, so the clock stays silent through the night.
What battery does it take, and is it included?
It runs on the AA battery size, also labelled LR6 or MN1500. The battery is not included, so keep one ready to fit.
Can I read the time in the dark?
Yes. The hour and minute hands carry luminous strips, and pressing the LIGHT / SNOOZE bar on top switches on the light to show the dial.
What kind of alarm does it have?
It has a crescendo alarm that starts softly and grows louder the longer it sounds. The snooze is worked from the bar across the top.
How do I keep it clean?
Dust the plastic case with a soft dry cloth. You can also wipe it with a slightly damp cloth and then dry it straight away.