Chaney Instruments Analog Alarm Clock

I was attracted to this analog alarm clock because of its looks and does not require batteries. However, the ticking sound from this clock is disturbing especially when I'm about to sleep. I was about to return it but decided to keep it because it looks good if placed in the living room and it can also be used as a kitchen alarm clock. You just need to wind this up every other day. Also at first, the alarm did not work. I need to shake, tap and turn the alarm knob several times to make it work. I will give it 4 stars if its price is $10 or less and 3 stars if its greater than $10.

it is fine, it is of adequate quality and it works. The key was that is was spring driven - needed no battery - it fit the bill. Nothing special.

Searched multiple websites looking for the country of origin for this product. According to their website "we are still a family-owned business based in idyllic Lake Geneva, Wisconsin." Unfortunately I overlooked the rest of that sentence . . . "with offices in Hong Kong and Shenzhen, China." I am returning this product for humanitarian/economic/political issues with products made in China. Also, Dad wants an alarm clock "made in the USA". That may be impossible however. Could be a perfectly fine alarm clock, but not what was requested.