Timex T045B Radio Controlled Atomic Alarm Clock (Black)

This alarm clock performs all of the same functions as clocks costing literally five times as much. There are only two things I'd change: 1) I'd like to have at least some glimmer of a light to make it easier to locate in the dark; and, 2) I'd put the snooze button on top of the clock instead of on the back.

The product box says, "Atomic DESKTOP Alarm Clock." And it's a very pleasing desktop clock indeed. Just be aware that its "fat" (deep) configuration (which the photo doesn't reveal) precludes mounting it on a wall. Moreover, there are no wall-mounting holes or bracket. As long as you're fine with all that, you should very much like this product, which (after I inserted two AA batteries) fairly quickly automatically set itself via the "atomic signal" emanating from Colorado. The LCD display's characters are gratifyingly dark (high-contrast) and very legible. It reports the room temperature quite accurately, too.

I am a fanatic about having the correct time. I own two atomic watches and this Timex T045B makes my third small, desktop atomic clock. The other two are a different brand. The T045B is the best of the three atomic clocks that I have.

The time display is large enough to see from 15 feet away in good light. The overall display includes the signal receiver symbol, the time with the seconds, the time zone illustrated by a U.S. map, the month and day, day of the week, and the indoor temperature.

The battery compartment is simple to open and close, and the two AA batteries slide easily into their places.

The receiver checks for the time each morning at 2 AM, 3 AM, 4 AM, and 5 AM. If it successfully receives the signal at 2 AM, it doesn't make the attempts after that. I have the T045B sitting on a coffee table in the middle of the living room, and so far it has gotten the signal every day. If the signal receiver symbol is seen in the upper left...Read more