Description
This oval alarm clock keeps bedtime simple, with a clean white plastic case and a white dial that is easy to read at a glance. Bold black Arabic numerals run all the way round, with fine dots marking the minutes, and the hour and minute hands carry luminous tips so you can pick out the time in a dark room. The soft, rounded oval shape sits neatly on a surface without taking over, measuring 9.5cm high, 12.5cm wide and 5cm deep.
We think it belongs on a bedside table, where its compact size leaves room for a lamp, a book and a glass of water, though it sits just as happily on a desk, a dressing table or a shelf in a guest room. Press the bar along the top and the dial lights up, so you can check the time in the night without reaching for the main light. The same bar works the snooze, so you can steal a little longer before the alarm sounds again. It is made for dry rooms indoors, and it makes a practical gift for anyone who would rather wake to a proper clock than to a phone.
Inside is a quartz movement with a silent sweep seconds hand, so there is no ticking to keep you awake. The crescendo alarm starts gently and grows louder the longer it rings, a kinder way to begin the morning. You set the time and the alarm with the two knobs on the back, and the clock runs on two AA batteries, which are not included. To keep it looking fresh, dust the case with a soft dry cloth and wipe it with a slightly damp cloth if needed. Set it beside the bed with the dial facing your pillow and it is ready for its first early start.
Specification
| Material |
Plastic |
| Colour |
White |
| Height |
9.5cm |
| Width |
12.5cm |
| Depth |
5cm |
| Weight |
0.128kg |
| Movement |
Quartz |
| Display |
Digital |
| 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
Does this alarm clock tick?
No. It has a quartz movement with a silent sweep seconds hand, so it runs quietly through the night without the usual tick.
What batteries does the alarm clock need?
It runs on two AA batteries, also sold as LR6 or MN1500. The batteries are not included, so keep a pair to hand.
How big is the clock?
It stands 9.5cm high, 12.5cm wide and 5cm deep, which is small enough for most bedside tables with room to spare.
Can I read the time in the dark?
Yes. The hour and minute hands are luminous, and pressing the bar along the top lights up the dial so you can check the time at night.
What kind of alarm does it have?
It has a crescendo alarm, which starts softly and builds in volume. The snooze is worked from the same bar along the top as the light.
Where is the best place to use it?
It suits a bedside table, desk, dressing table or shelf in dry rooms indoors, sitting upright on any flat, steady surface.