Square Plastic Alarm Clock with Sweep, Light and Snooze - White

This square alarm clock keeps bedside mornings simple, with a clear white dial, bold black Arabic numerals and a silent sweep second hand that glides round rather than ticks. It is made from white plastic with a bright silver trim framing the face, and its softened corners give the square a friendly, rounded look. At 11cm high, 11cm wide and 4cm deep, it sits neatly on a narrow bedside table or shelf without crowding the lamp, your book or a glass of water. A fine ring of minute markers runs round the edge of the dial, and the black hour and minute hands are easy to read at a glance.

The quiet quartz movement suits a bedroom where a ticking clock would keep you awake, and it is just as much at home in a guest room, on a study desk or on a dressing table. When the beep alarm sounds, the long bar across the top gives you a snooze, and pressing the same bar lights up the dial, so you can check the time in the dark without reaching for a phone. It makes a practical, thoughtful gift for anyone who would rather have a proper analogue clock by the bed than a screen.

It takes AA size batteries, the type also sold as LR6 or MN1500, and these are not included, so keep some to hand. Two turning knobs on the back set the time and the alarm, and a support at the base lets the clock stand upright by itself on any flat surface. The plastic case needs very little care: dust it now and then with a soft dry cloth and wipe away any marks with a slightly damp one, keeping water well away from the dial and the battery compartment. Its white face and silver trim sit happily alongside crisp white bedding or pale wood furniture.

How big is this alarm clock?

It measures 11cm high, 11cm wide and 4cm deep. That compact size sits comfortably on most bedside tables, narrow shelves and desks.

Does the alarm clock tick?

No. It has a silent quartz sweep movement, so the second hand glides smoothly round the dial without the ticking that can keep you awake at night.

What batteries does it take, and are they included?

It takes AA size batteries, the type also sold as LR6 or MN1500. Batteries are not included, so it is worth keeping some to hand.

Can I see the time in the dark?

Yes. The dial lights up when you press the bar across the top, so you can check the time at night without switching on a lamp or picking up your phone.

Does it have a snooze button?

Yes. It has a beep alarm with a snooze function, and you press the long bar across the top of the clock when the alarm sounds.

How do I look after the clock?

Dust the plastic case with a soft dry cloth and wipe away any marks with a slightly damp cloth. Keep moisture well away from the dial and the battery compartment.