Seiko Bedside Alarm Clock Black Metallic Case

 (8 customer reviews)

This clock's best features include accurate timekeeping, adjustable alarm volume, and quiet operation. Some say the clock is ugly but I would say it qualifies as handsome. At night you can see the time with a glowing face and radium dials. There is also a second hand sweep and the alarm appears accurate.

There are three gotchas though. First and most important, the lamp (light bulb) is exceptionally weak and makes it difficult to adjust the time without another source of light. Second, the glowing face and radium dials are somewhat weak in my opinion. My wife, who is the one using the clock, says she can see the time at night, meaning the glow is adequate for her. Third, this clock is pricey but with a weak dollar what can you expect.

I offered to return the clock because of the weak light bulb but she rather keep it. Message to Seiko: fix the bulb and you have a great alarm clock.

Single AA battery, attractive plastic face and case, one pullout...Read more

Well designed. Simple and intuitive layout of all functions. Adjusting the alarm time and setting it on/off are especially easy. The alarm makes a sequence of beeps that become more insistent the longer you let it go. The beeps sound reasonably "non-jarring" and the volume can be adjusted over a good range. Unless you're a really deep sleeper, you can set a volume level that will wake you up without disturbing sleepers in other rooms of the house.

Runs silently. Uses one AA battery.

This is the best alarm clock I've ever had. It's silent, no ticking and it's easy to use. You can even adjust the volume of the alarm. The only problem is that it's ugly. Seiko needs help with design and materials.