BIG NUMBERS ON LARGE DIAL - Easy for older adults and seniors to read the black numbers and black hands against a white background. Great gift for your loved ones. QUIET WITH NON-TICKING - Clock uses quartz sweep movement with a second hand that moves smoothly without ticking, providing a quiet and comfortable environment. CRESCENDO LOUD ALARM WITH REPEATING SNOOZE - The alarm starts quietly and gradually increases in volume to gently wake you up. Press the snooze button on top for an additional 5 minutes of sleep; snooze repeats every 5 minutes until the alarm is turned off. NIGHTLIGHT - Large nightlight button on top is easy to press and illuminates the dial for clear time reading at night; no more fumbling in the dark. BATTERY OPERATED - Clock requires two AA carbon zinc batteries (not included) and can run for approximately one year with low power consumption.