Description
This oval alarm clock in glossy black plastic keeps bedtime simple, with a crisp white dial, bold black Arabic numerals and a light at the press of a bar. The case is a soft, rounded oval, 9.5cm high, 12.5cm wide and 5cm deep, so it sits neatly on a bedside table without crowding the lamp or the book beside it. The hour and minute hands are luminous, and a slim second hand sweeps round the face, so the time is easy to read at a glance, even once the lights are off.
Its natural home is the bedroom, on a bedside table or a chest of drawers, though it is just as useful on a desk in a study or a shelf in a guest room. The silent sweep movement means there is no tick to count through the small hours, which matters if a ticking clock keeps you awake. The alarm is a crescendo alarm: it starts softly and grows louder the longer it rings, so the morning arrives gently rather than with a jolt. Press the bar across the top, printed LIGHT / SNOOZE, and you get a few more minutes, with the dial lit so you can check the time without reaching for a lamp. It is made for dry rooms indoors.
Inside, a quartz movement keeps the time, powered by two AA batteries (MN1500 or LR6), which are not included, so have a pair ready to fit. Two knobs on the back set the time and the alarm, and the rounded case stands on its own base, so it needs no wall or hook. To keep the glossy finish looking its best, dust it with a soft dry cloth, and give the face a gentle wipe to lift fingerprints. We think it makes a practical, good-looking gift, and in black it sits as easily beside dark wood as beside white bedding.
Specification
| Material |
Plastic |
| Colour |
Black |
| Height |
9.5cm |
| Width |
12.5cm |
| Depth |
5cm |
| Weight |
0.128kg |
| Movement |
Quartz |
| Display |
Analogue |
| Dial |
Arabic numerals |
| Alarm |
Crescendo, with snooze |
| Luminous Dial |
Yes |
| Hanging |
Other |
| Power |
Batteries |
| Lights Up |
Yes |
| Battery |
2 x AA / MN1500 / LR6 (not included) |
Frequently Asked
How big is this alarm clock?
It is 9.5cm high, 12.5cm wide and 5cm deep. That makes it a compact oval that sits comfortably on a bedside table or a narrow shelf.
Does the clock tick?
No. It has a silent sweep movement, so the second hand glides round the dial without the tick that can keep you awake at night.
What batteries does it take, and are they included?
It takes two AA batteries, also sold as MN1500 or LR6. Batteries are not included, so keep a pair handy to fit before first use.
What kind of alarm does it have?
It has a crescendo alarm, which begins quietly and builds in volume the longer it sounds. There is also a snooze for a few more minutes in bed.
Can I see the time in the dark?
Yes. Press the LIGHT / SNOOZE bar on top to light the dial. The luminous hands also help you read the time at a glance in a darkened room.
Can it go in a bathroom?
It is made for dry rooms indoors, so we would keep it in a bedroom, study or living room rather than a bathroom or anywhere damp.