Round Plastic Alarm Clock with Sweep Movement & Feet - Black

This round alarm clock pairs a matt black plastic case with a clean white dial and two slim matching feet that lift it neatly off the surface. The dial is marked with fine black lines for every minute and longer ones for the hours, with no numerals to clutter it. The black hour and minute hands are joined by a bright orange second hand that moves in a smooth, continuous sweep rather than stepping from second to second. It stands 13cm tall, 11.5cm wide and 6.5cm deep, a compact size that sits comfortably on even a small bedside table.

We think it belongs on a bedside table, where the clear dial is easy to read at a glance first thing in the morning. It is just as at home on a desk, a bookshelf or a mantelpiece in a study or living room. The plain black and white design suits a modern or Scandinavian-style scheme and sits happily alongside wood, metal or painted furniture. Because it stands on its own feet, it needs no wall and no fixings, and you can move it from room to room as you like.

The case is plastic with a matt finish. The back is open, giving easy access to the movement and the battery holder. It takes one AA battery, so there is no cable to trail across the bedside and no socket to find. To keep it looking its best, dust it with a soft dry cloth, or wipe the case with a slightly damp cloth if it needs it, keeping water away from the dial and the movement. Set it beside a reading lamp and a small stack of books for a neat, uncluttered bedside, or wrap it up as a practical present for anyone who would rather wake to a proper clock than a phone.

How big is this alarm clock?

It stands 13cm tall, 11.5cm wide and 6.5cm deep, so it fits easily on a bedside table, a desk or a narrow shelf.

What battery does the alarm clock take?

It runs on one AA battery, which fits into the holder at the back of the clock, so there is no cable or plug to worry about.

What does sweep movement mean?

The second hand glides round the dial in one smooth, continuous movement rather than jumping forward in steps from one second to the next.

What is the clock made of and what colour is it?

The case is plastic in a matt black finish with matching black feet. It frames a white dial with black hour and minute hands and an orange second hand.

Does it need to be hung on a wall?

No, it stands on its own two slim feet, so it needs no wall or fixings and can sit on any flat surface such as a bedside table or desk.

How should I clean the alarm clock?

Dust it with a soft dry cloth, and if the case needs more, wipe it with a slightly damp cloth, keeping moisture away from the dial and the movement.