Alarm clocks

Alarm clocks

Of or relating to clocks that have an alarm that goes off when a specific time is reached. It's main purpose to awake someone when they are in deep sleep or to set other reminders as well.

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Alarm clocks

A type of display used in digital watches, clocks and many portable computers. LCD displays utilize two sheets of polarizing material with a liquid crystal solution between them. An electric current ...

light emitting diode (LED)

Timepieces; Alarm clocks

An electronic device that lights up when electricity is passed through it. LEDs are usually red. They are good for displaying numerical images because they can be relatively small, and they do not ...

lighted dial

Timepieces; Alarm clocks

This description means that the clock has a light bulb behind or to the side of the dial to light it up at night. The light can be "continuous" (on all the time), or "on demand" (push a button for ...

luminous

Timepieces; Alarm clocks

The clock description may say it has "luminous" hands, numbers and/or hour dots. This means that a luminous material has been applied that will glow for a limited time in the dark. The amount of ...

mechanical clock

Timepieces; Alarm clocks

Clocks which should be wound up. The spring, when fully would, will run for 24-36 hours. Wind up clocks will make a ticking sound. The loudness will vary from model to model.

nightvision

Timepieces; Alarm clocks

This is a patented technology developed by Equity Time USA. It is a low-light "glow" of the dial for night viewing. This technology does not use a light bulb.

nite-glo

Timepieces; Alarm clocks

This is a patented technology developed by Wehrle, which is similar to the Equity Nightvision. It is a low-light "glow" of the dial for night viewing. This technology does not use a light bulb.