Description
This round mantel alarm clock pairs a silver casing with a black dial, and it sits up on its own pedestal foot so the face is held clear of the surface beneath it. The dial carries large white Arabic numerals from one to twelve, ringed by a fine dotted minute track, with slim silver hour and minute hands and a long seconds hand turning from a polished centre. The casing has a matt silver finish with a broad stepped rim, and the foot has a brighter, polished look. It stands 12.5cm tall, 9.8cm wide and 5.5cm deep, so it is compact enough for a narrow ledge while the numerals still read at a glance.
We see it most at home on a bedside table, where a clear face and an alarm are the two things you want first thing in the morning. It is just as happy on a mantelpiece, a bookshelf or a desk in a study or home office, and because it runs on batteries there is no cable to route, so you can move it from room to room as you like. The silver and black colouring sits comfortably with chrome, glass and grey tones, and it looks neat beside dark woods too.
The controls are tucked away on the back: a switch marked ON and OFF, one knob for setting the alarm time and another for setting the clock, with a button on the top of the case. The pedestal keeps it standing steady on any flat surface, with no wall fixing needed. To keep the finish looking its best, dust it with a soft dry cloth and keep wet cloths and polishes away from the dial. It makes a practical gift, and we like it on a bedside next to a reading lamp and a stack of books.
Specification
| Colour |
Silver & Black |
| Finish |
Matt |
| Height |
12.5cm |
| Width |
9.8cm |
| Depth |
5.5cm |
| Weight |
0.364kg |
| Power |
Batteries |
Frequently Asked
How big is this alarm clock?
It stands 12.5cm tall, 9.8cm wide and 5.5cm deep. It fits a bedside table, a narrow shelf or a mantelpiece without crowding it.
Does the clock need to be plugged in?
No, it runs on batteries. There is no cable to trail across the bedside, and you can place it wherever suits you in the room.
How does the clock stand?
It stands on its own pedestal foot. The foot lifts the dial clear of the surface, so it needs no wall fixing or separate stand.
Where are the controls for the alarm?
The controls are on the back. There is a switch marked ON and OFF and a knob for setting the alarm time, with a second knob for setting the clock itself.
What colour is the alarm clock?
The casing has a matt silver finish and the dial is black. The white numerals and silver hands stand out clearly against the dark face.
How should I care for it?
Dust it with a soft dry cloth. Keep water and spray polishes away from the dial and from the controls on the back, and it will keep looking its best.