you get what you pay for . the clock cost less than $ 10 and be make in China , so ... it be light-weight and flimsy , but from the other side of the room , it look cute . regard its accuracy in keep time - so far so good , but we have only have it in use a week . the alarm be not at all alarming - if you be hard of hearing or need a loud noise to rouse you - this be not you wake up call .