ISO: Analog Alarm Clock w/ one-minute ring

Executive Member Joined: Jun 12 2009 Posts: 494

I'm looking for an alarm clock that, among other things (analog face, battery operated, small) only rings for one minute so that I can use it on Shabbos without the whole house waking up.
The problem is that it doesn't seem to say in any online descriptions how long the ring goes for, I went to a couple of stores and the clocks don't have batteries so I can't try them out, and the salespeople don't know the details either.
So is there any way to find this out? Or anyone know of a specific alarm clock that fits these needs?

Gold Member Joined: Aug 23 2011 Posts: 1576

Kosher Innovations makes a Shabbos Alarm Clock that rings for exactly a minute on Shabbos mode. The newer version has up to 10 alarms. It's pretty small and portable and has both a Shabbos and Weekday feature. Most Judaica stores carry it. The price is between 20-25 dollars.

Here's a link to the product: http://www.kosherimage.com/kosherclock3.html

Another option: Buy a cheap kids digital wristwatch with an alarm. The alarm won't be that loud though and it is easy to sleep through.

Gold Member Joined: Oct 10 2010 Posts: 1580

We have a battery operated alarm clock and put it into the fridge when it rings.

Executive Member Joined: Jun 12 2009 Posts: 494

I'd really prefer an analog timeface which is limiting me a lot. The kosher innovations one is digital. Oh, and a loud ring is a must.

<Sigh> This is really my husband's list - he had a (horrifically loud) alarm clock for the past 8 years or so that my son knocked onto the floor and now it can be temperamental about waking time.

Platinum Member Joined: Oct 14 2009 Posts: 5893

Sonic boom alarm clock fits all your descriptions besides analog. It is small, battery-operated, rings for one minute, and can be set to vibrate so nobody else is awakened (unless you drop it on the wooden floor. Then everyone has a LOOOONG one minute while it rings!)

I highly recommend.

Platinum Member Joined: Oct 14 2009 Posts: 5893

The vibration is strong so it's good for people who don't hear low beeps. The beeping is fairly loud too but that's not the main attraction.

Gold Member Joined: Aug 23 2011 Posts: 1576

Op I found a few Analog clocks that shut off after 5 minutes. They run between $30-$40, are you interested?

Executive Member Joined: Jun 12 2009 Posts: 494