Bedside alarm clock?

[juliet]

Can anyone recommend a good bedside alarm clock?

At the moment I have my Explorer sitting on a valet which is great for checking the time at night, the lume is perfect. For an alarm though I use my iPhone and would really rather have something a little nicer.

I’m not after anything that charges a phone or that has a tonne of different features. I quite literally just want something equivalent to my Explorer in terms of lume but with an alarm and in a size bigger than my watch. Ideally something mechanical but I’m guessing quartz is more likely.

Any thoughts? Anyone using something similar to what I’m thinking about?

Cheers

[padi56]

In the real world most any cheaply bought quartz clock will do,as all mostly have good lume and alarms, can be bought for under 10 pounds brands like Casio.

[Speedbird-1]

Braun - Great range of bedside/travel clocks.

Radio controlled models.....eBay.

[1st amg]

A new born infant usually does the trick.

[Keadog]

Originally Posted by 1st amg

A new born infant usually does the trick.

The "snooze" buttons on those are notoriously unreliable. Maintenance costs tend to be expensive as well.

[gttime]

Originally Posted by 1st amg

A new born infant usually does the trick.

I have found this to be true for many years after as well.

[gttime]

Being an Echo/Alexa user I think the echo dot with the clock display is pretty slick.

[DonRickles]

Never had the need for an alarm clock. Not sure how, but I'm able to set my mental clock and I awake on time, without exception......Funny thing, as a kid I couldn't get out of bed!

[Knappo 1307]

Originally Posted by DonRickles

Never had the need for an alarm clock. Not sure how, but I'm able to set my mental clock and I awake on time, without exception......Funny thing, as a kid I couldn't get out of bed!

Kramer...

[scarlet knight]

Dream Sky on Amazon. We are old school, not into Apples, Alexas for this purpose.

[DonRickles]

Originally Posted by Knappo 1307

Kramer...

Musta hit the snooze? lol

[Texex]

Ambient Weather RC-8427 Radio Controlled Projection Clock with Indoor Temperature

Can't live without this. I don't use the alarm feature (I have a 4 year old for that) but I love the projection feature.

[Xenon]

Sharper Image:

https://www.sharperimage.com/si/view...uestid=8002549

Hammacher Schlemmer:

https://www.hammacher.com/search/def...=alarm%20clock

[Dr. Robert]

I have Seiko & Braun alarm clocks.....Braun for travel, Seiko at home.

[The Joker]

Jaeger LeCoultre Master Memovox

[chinaski]

I have this:

https://www.marathonwatch.com/collec...to-night-light

[sco]

I've been using my trusty Bose Sound Wave radio since 2002, still sounds great.

I also use a projector clock for the ceiling. Huge red numbers since I'm pretty blind without the contacts in.

[OttawaSteve]

Originally Posted by Xenon

Sharper Image:

https://www.sharperimage.com/si/view...uestid=8002549

Hammacher Schlemmer:

https://www.hammacher.com/search/def...=alarm%20clock

The sharper image site has some interesting clocks. I like the item for sound sleepers with a 113 decibel alarm that will probably wake the neighbors and the one that uses the smell of bacon instead of sound.

[JohnnyM]

Originally Posted by chinaski

I have this:

marathonwatch/collections/all/products/analog-desk-alarm-clock-with-auto-night-light[/url]

Yes get an analog clock, no more digits, I agree. This is a nice one!

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by gttime

Being an Echo/Alexa user I think the echo dot with the clock display is pretty slick.

I don't have that particular model, so I use the Echo Tap in my bedroom and it meets my needs quite well, but I'm retired. As for sound, somehow I managed to inadvertently turned up the volume and yesterday when the alarm went off, it nearly blasted me out of the bed. I wouldn't be surprised if the neighbors heard it.

I would note, however, that if you really need to be punctual, I think quartz is the way to go, because it will wake you even if there's a power outage.

Originally Posted by padi56

In the real world most any cheaply bought quartz clock will do,as all mostly have good lume and alarms, can be bought for under 10 pounds brands like Casio.

Best advice.

[juliet]

Thanks for the replies everyone. I think though that I didnt make myself very clear.

Not after anything electronic. The closest reply so far has been from The Joker, I almost mentioned the Memovox in my original post!

Also not aiming for something cheap and cheerful, would really like to buy something of decent quality that will last, much like my Explorer or Submariner.

So what do we have on offer? Surely there are lots of enthusiasts out there that choose a bedside alarm clock in the same way that they choose their wristwatch?

[The Joker]

RICHARD MILLE RM 62-01 TOURBILLON VIBRATING ALARM ACJ

[juliet]

The Joker I do like your thinking, however I think we need to move away from anything with a strap and think a bit more purpose built.

I did find this as an example, but really wanting something new, not a big fan of vintage.

https://images.app.goo.gl/bge7Aqq7s5tv2Lc68

[RichM]

This one dates back to 2007 and is still chugging away. Now that I’m retired, no need for the alarm.

Edit: Just saw your second post. Forget mine.

[sco]

Originally Posted by Rich Mickol

This one dates back to 2007 and is still chugging away. Now that I’m retired, no need for the alarm.

Edit: Just saw your second post. Forget mine.

Same bad boy I'm rocking since '02

[RichM]

Originally Posted by sco

Same bad boy I'm rocking since '02

[GradyPhilpott]

Paul, TheVTCGuy, is pretty much our clock enthusiast here, so you might contact him.

[Pw92676]

LV has a table clock. It’s automatic and spherical. Lumed saved for 6 o clock. I don’t own one but have seen it in person and it’s very nice.

[juliet]

The LV is nice but Im saving up for a JLC Atmos for the desk.

Really surprised that there are so few options for good quality alarm clocks. Cartier do one but its not quite my style.

[Ny325]

Originally Posted by 1st amg

A new born infant usually does the trick.

That’s a good one.