Standard Square Plastic Alarm Clock with Top Shut Off - Black

This square plastic alarm clock is a small, no-fuss bedside clock in black, with a clear analogue face that is easy to read at a glance. Bold Arabic numerals in soft green sit on a black dial ringed with fine minute dots, and the white hour and minute hands are set off by slim red and yellow accent hands. The dial is luminous, so the time stays readable when the lights go down. It stands 6cm tall, 6cm wide and 3cm deep, so it takes up very little room.

Its natural home is a bedside table, but it sits just as happily on a desk, a dressing table or a bookshelf in a bedroom or spare room, and it is small enough to slip into a bag when you go away. The standard beep alarm is a simple, straightforward way to start the day, and when it sounds you silence it with the shut-off on top, with no fumbling round the back in the dark. There is no snooze button, which suits anyone who would rather get up on the first call, and the analogue face means no glaring screen by the bed at night.

The case is plastic, with a gently rounded square outline and a finely ribbed edge, and a quartz movement drives the hands. It runs on AA battery power, the size also sold as MN1500 or LR6; batteries are not included, so keep a fresh AA to hand. Care is simple: dust it with a soft dry cloth, or wipe the case with a slightly damp cloth, keeping moisture away from the face and the battery compartment. We like it beside a lamp and a stack of books, where the black case and green numerals look neat and purposeful, and it makes a useful small gift for anyone who wants a proper clock by the bed.

How big is this alarm clock?

It stands 6cm tall and 6cm wide, and it is 3cm deep, so it fits easily on even a narrow bedside table or shelf.

What battery does it take, and is it included?

It takes the AA battery size, also sold as MN1500 or LR6. Batteries are not included, so keep a fresh AA to hand before you set it up.

Can I read the time in the dark?

Yes, the dial is luminous, so the green Arabic numerals stay readable in low light once the bedroom lights are off.

Does the alarm clock have a snooze?

No, there is no snooze. The beep alarm is silenced with a press of the shut-off on top of the clock, so you never need to reach round the back.

What colour is the clock?

The case and dial are black, with green Arabic numerals, white hour and minute hands, and slim red and yellow accent hands on the face.

How do I look after it?

Dust it with a soft dry cloth, or wipe the plastic case with a slightly damp cloth, keeping moisture well away from the face and battery compartment.