This 40+ year old Westclox Bold II - A/C powered alarm clock runs without issue on my desk. So far the plastic gears haven’t disintegrated. If you tip it on it’s side you can hear and feel the gears with a slight hum and vibration. Sitting up properly it is silent.
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...and it is extremely accurate!! Love these.