Westclox 1949 Big Ben Quartz Cream Alarm Clock

I bought this clock even after reading the so-so reviews here because I like the looks of it. So far it is keeping perfect time and the alarm goes off as set. It looks lovely on the bedside table which was important to me. I'm glad I got it in ivory, it really is attractive. The knobs on the back are long enough for easy setting and hitting the alarm off button in the morning is easy. I didn't mind having to use a screwdriver to open the back to insert the battery. The alarm is loud enough to wake me, a heavy sleeper but can be jolting for you sensitive types. :-)
Typical of phosphorescent or luminescent dials, it will glow for a while after lights are out but will fade long before morning. I thought this clock was worth the $21.95 but not the $34.50 that you'll see it for in one of those yuppie catalogs.

I'm dissapointed with the clocks hands loosing their light charge during the night. One of the main reasons I purchased this item. The style is nice the size too - there is a faint ticking so if you want a silent clock that the hands on the dial light up this is not for you.

I like an analog alarm clock because I find them, in the long run, to be more reliable than their digital counterparts. If you like the look of analog, I highly recommend this clock. Numerals are large and sufficiently glow-in-the-dark (without being too bright). Alarm is loud but not overly so, and has a pleasant bell sound. Doesn't look cheap like plastic analog clocks. Nice enough to give as a gift to the nostalgic.