At the touch of a button, the round dial is evenly and fully illuminated, making it very easy to read even in the dark. After about 10 seconds, the illumination gently fades out again.Those who want to see the time all night long can also select a discreet and gentle night illumination that switches on and off automatically via the integrated light sensor. The sweep clockwork runs particularly quietly and thus does not disturb your sleep. The alarm wakes you up on time. And if you don't want to get up right away, you can use the alarm repeat function to wake yourself up a few minutes later. The rubber-coated underside ensures a secure stand on your bedside table.