Braun Classic Analogue Alarm Clock with Snooze and Light, Quiet Quartz Sweeping Movement, Crescendo Beep Alarm in Black, Model BC03B.

The media could not be loaded. I still have one of the original style made in Germany. I've had it for about 20 years now. Before that, I had one of THE originals made in WEST Germany; it sadly broke when it was accidentally dropped after MORE than 20 years service. Man, they don't make 'em like they used to. I just don't know WHY Braun (I'm not even sure it's the original company(?)) stopped making the original, but they did. Why did I need another? Because years ago my wife "stole" mine and uses it on her bedside table. And the cheapie(s), there've been several, just are garbage. I even bought another, larger, Braun, but it's (a) substantially larger and (b) the light has always been awful on that one. Periodically I've looked for another closer to my original. There's a Braun that looks like it, but THAT ONE DOESN'T HAVE A LIGHT. Grrr... So then I found this. Can't tell where it's made (probably China, but couldn't find it on the clock, in the instructions or anywhere on the box). Differences/comments: 1. It's a bit bigger than the original Braun. 2. The snooze button is on the bottom of this one. You push the whole clock down against the table top and that snoozes it and also (at any time of the night) lights up the face for 5 seconds. WONDERFUL! This light actually lights the whole clock face so you can actually see it (yet it certainly doesn't blind you in the middle of the night). 3. The original ticks. This DOES NOT (so if you're a light sleeper, this has a sweep, smooth seconds hand. I attached a short video - the ticking is the old one, and you can see how the seconds hand on the old one "clicks" one second to the next, the new smoothly moves along. This has pros and cons. If you hate noise, the new one is great. But the old one had a clever function. When the battery runs down it does a "double tick" instead of a single, each second tick. 4. Setting the clock - I do like the old one's knob for setting the alarm. You can pinch it between thumb and forefinger. The new one you have to put your fingertip against it and twist. Not a deal-killer to me, but not quite as convenient, IMHO. I saw another review indicating that the button broke off.Hope that was a one-off problem! Also as pictures show the time setting is on the outside of the new one. On the old one you have to remove the back to set the time. But the knob for that is also one you grab with finger & thumb, so it's easier to turn. I like that you don't have to remove the back on the new one. Every time you do, to me it's a chance you can break the plastic body of the old one. Not like you do it every day, but still. If you don't have to move one piece to get to another, it's simpler and safer. 5. Alarm - exactly like the original, a crescendo to more gently wake you. But it'll definitely WAKE you! So bottom line, I'm very happy that Braun has (nearly) returned to their "roots." The original was hard to beat. I'm sure they think that this is an improvement. In many ways, it is. But the old one, really, wasn't "broke," so I'm not sure it really needed any "fixing!" But this ain't bad!Pros:*ALMOST the original, but IMHO nothing "bad" at all and I'm glad I bought it!*No ticking for those who like QUIET*Night light is great - FINALLY they brought it back and it WORKS. As an aside, this one you push the light button and it comes on for 5 seconds. The original light stayed on as long as you held the switch*Great crescendo alarm. Unless you're dead, you won't sleep through it.*Don't have to remove the back to set the timeCons:*Nothing really, just nitpicks*Not quite as easy to set the alarm/time with the new buttons*A little bigger than the original, but by no means does it take up your bedside table*I don't think that it has the weak battery signal any more (nothing about it in the instructions)

As you would expect from Braun, this is an elegant timepiece that keeps very exact time (tested over 30 days). The internal light is weak, but suitable for use in a dark room. The alarm is reasonably loud enough to hear anywhere in the room, or the next.I think the real charm here is that the clock is SILENT, with the sweep second hand truly sweeping, not ticking. I keep mine in a bathroom cabinet where it can be read during my morning routine.

I love this clock. It is well made. I have only replaced them when I forget and leave them at a hotel when I travel.

Terrible clock. Alarm stopped working after two weeks. Threw it out

Easy to set up. The second hand moves smoothly as if it were an electric clock. The design is such that the time is easy to see in daylight hours and the night light does work. This is a great travel clock and also a utility clock to place in an unusual area or place in your home. I have this clock for 3 months and it has been keeping perfect time. The last battery operated clock I had lasted for years. Usually on these cheapies the movements are plastic so eventually they wear out and once you start having to replace the battery often is a sign that the movement is going. I'm pleased with the clock, performance and its appearance.

Great quality and good simple design. Easy to use and real value for the money. I am buying a second for elsewhere in my home!

Works perfectly and appears true to Dieter Rams' design. I have no idea if it is the original version but assume not. Beautiful example of industrial art.

Using this alarm clock now for several years when posting the review here. The clock works well and reliably, also the alarm sound is good. Optically my only complaint is that you won't see the position of the alarm clock pointer in the dark. When tapping the clock a little light turns on, but it is not enough to see this pointer. It is black with a little green part at the end, and is nearly indistinguishable with the dark clock's background.Another thing to be aware of: The clock is very light in weight and will easily flip over when accidentally pushing it a bit.