SEIKOKita Bedroom Alarm Clock, Orange

I was hoping to have an alarm clock that I could see in the middle of the night without turning on the lights.I placed it on my end table that is about 6" from my bed and could hardly see the arms in the night.Otherwise it is a very cute alarm clock. The alarm sounds high and nice.

It was what we neded a loud Alarm Clock.

I tried 10 different times to get the alarm to work. Sometimes within a few minutes, sometimes within an hour or two. The alarm never sounded (yes, it was on). When it was time for it to ring, there would be a loud click and that was it. The backlight does not come on at all and there is a very audible ticking sound. For nearly $40 and 3 batteries, this should be gently kissing me awake with a hot breakfast; instead it's nearly decorative. I've already started the return process.