Big Ben 1964 Big Ben Classic

I really liked this at first, and it'll definitely wake you up with a bang, but now it's been a few months and the clock stops when it feels like it and I have to hit it (more like a smack) to get it going, but if I'm asleep when it does this and I need to be woken up at a certain time, I'm screwed. I initially bought it because I like analog and don'l like using batteries-"conservationist"-but just ordered a battery alarm clock and will have to use my battery recharger.

The Big Ben 1964 Classic alarm clock is a replica of the original 1964 Big Ben by Westclox. It looks just like the 1964 clock, but is much lighter than the original. It has wind up keys for the time and alarm. It comes with a one year guarantee. I have had mine for several weeks with no problems. I just hope it will be as durable as the original.

Big Ben Classic - NOT SO IN MY CASE. Course, I'm 80 and things change a lot - but for years going to med school, I used Big and Little Ben clocks to get me up in time for class. Later, to get my up for surgery.
We all wear out, and so do clocks. I ordered the Big Ben Classic recently to make sure I get to the doctor on time - by now, I'm on the other end - the patient.
For my Big Ben, one has great difficulty turning the time knob and the time setting knob. It winds easily enough, but the "ringing" is too quiet and too brief.
If all the clocks are like mine - and since they are mass produced, I assume they are - I am unable to recommend this clock to anyone.