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alarm clock roundup

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today’s first product roundup is all about getting to work on time. well, at least trying to get to work on time. you guys have been requesting an alarm clock roundup for a while now so today i thought it was about time (har har) to get one up on the site. thankfully prices are pretty low for most alarm clocks so this is a pretty affordable roundup as product guides go- i hope you can find something in here that’s right for your bedroom (it has to beat that “marima” iphone noise that ac wakes up to sometimes. it drives me nuts). enjoy!

[image above, clockwise from top left: bo hansen alarm clock $135, wood LED clock $176, radio alarm clock $44.95, numbers clock $85, on/off clock $37, clocky $49.99, tivoli radio with alarm clock $200, apollo alarm clock $55, double bell alarm clock $12.99, nara clock $250 (splurge)]

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[image above, clockwise from top left: retro tv alarm clock $30, gears alarm clock $44.95, cubissimo alarm clock $35, round LED clock $35, d.i. time by lexon $35, landmark clock $24.99, foster series alarm clock $135, olio coin bank with alarm clock $21.95, starck smart clock $85, dot matrix alarm clock $75, flying alarm clock $24, tikka alarm clock $7.99]

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[image above: alba alarm clock $85]

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[image above: alba alarm clock (ek limited edition) $125]

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[image above: gator SE alarm clock $119]

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26 Comments

Sasha

Where is the clock in the first grouping, third from the left on the top from (it has a white face surrounded by wood)? I don’t think there’s a link for it.

Thanks!

kristen

Is there a link for the alarm clock on the top right in the first set? The one next to the wood LED clock. Or did I just miss it some how?

jenna

hey Grace, I was wondering if you knew of any clocks where the numbers flip back.

grace

jenna

i didn’t come across any that were alarm clocks, but if you’re looking for a regular clock i know a few :)

grace

LaurenAlane

my “harp” alarm setting on the iphone is definitely preferable to my husband’s choice of “marimba” also :)

Meredith

I’ve always admired the simplicity of the wood LED clock, but I am allergic to alarms…hence, I’m afraid “Clocky” (designed by an MIT media lab student, if I recall…originally with fur!) would not last too long in my house!

m in austin

i just bought the moonbeam alarm clock at LL bean last week. the periwinkle one is on sale for 25% off.

jenny

furni makes beautiful wares
& the wood LED clock is available in knockoff form all over ebay for about $25

Bridget

thanks for this…i’ve been hunting for a alarm/radio clock that doesn’t take up too much space.

sarah-maria

what a bunch of awesome clocks! i do have to warn you guys though, not all of these clocks are alarm clocks. the wooden “glow-through” led is not (at least the one i ordered a few months ago from the wireless catalogue) and the nara clock isn’t either….

grace

sarah-maria

both of those clocks were identified as alarm clocks at unicahome.com and in several shops i found online.

i’m sorry if the identification online was wrong- i figured they wouldn’t add call them alarm clocks if they weren’t- sorry about that :(

grace

meredith

You read my mind. I’ve been looking for a chic replacement for my vintage analog clock. I love the buzz it makes but there’s no snooze alarm.

Rachel

I have the Ticka clock in the second picture and I love how it looks, but I did not think about the fact that it doesn’t have a light. Not a problem if you have a spouse with a digital clock you can squint to see!

jessica

i bought the kikkerland wood led light for my sister — sadly, it’s not an alarm clock.

Heather

Seriously cute clocks but avoid ordering from Unicahome, their shipping time on many items is unbelievable

Charlotte

Has anyone bought the Dutch by Design clock? I think it’s adorable but wondered if anyone had feedback. I also can’t tell if it’s am as well as fm–anyone know? THanks!

Sarah

I just went to buy the Dutch by Design one (based on an old recommendation from ReadyMade) and found that it is battery-operated. Who, in this day and age, can afford to have the batteries run out on them and oversleep for work? Not I, and for that I am so sad.

Sarah

Hi! Love your suggestions for alarm clocks. I’ve actually been looking for a plug-in because similar to the last reader’s comment I worry about the battery life.

Also, check out the “puzzle alarm clock” at http://www.bimbambanana.com – add a little fun and mental challenge to your mornings..haha

MDN

A few things to know about Dutch by Design’s Back in Time clock. Probably most important, it feels kind of cheap. I knew when I ordered it that it wasn’t real wood, but I guess I was expecting a reasonable attempt at veneer–it’s actually made of plastic. Also, although it is capable of being plugged into the wall, it doesn’t come with the plug, so you’ll need to rely on batteries (as Sarah pointed out on 3/25, above) until you find an adapter.
I don’t want to suggest that the folks at Dutch by Design are at all misleading about the product. In fact, it might make sense to buy it for 25 GBP if you’re earning Pounds. But it’s hardly worth the $45 that converts to.

Lewis

I love the selection of alarm clocks, but am finding that many of the websites wont ship to the UK. Can you suggest any that do? Thank you

grace

lewis

i’m afraid i don’t know of any offhand, but more american shops are starting to. sorry for the inconvenience.

grace

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