Why buy an antique alarm clock? First let us start by saying that nobody really likes alarm clocks.

Why would they? They tear us from our restful slumber and remind us that we have to face another day. 

That may be why alarm clocks are the most assaulted appliances in the home. We throw them. We grab them. We push them. We slam them.

But in spite of our early morning ire these contraptions often inspire, they are necessary.

Honestly, where would most of us be without our alarm clocks? Most likely on the unemployment line.

That is why we suggest that you purchase an antique alarm clock or at the very least a replica of an antique alarm clock. The saying, “they don’t make them like they used to,” comes immediately to mind.

The fact is that antique alarm clocks and replicas are far sturdier than the plastic junk models most folks have on their nightstands at home.

The average antique alarm clock is made of metal, often cast iron. They are heavy, a cinch to program, and unlikely to break if they are mistreated.

They also operate mechanically and use real bells instead of electronic beeps or poorly received radio stations.

As you might expect, the price tag for a real antique alarm clock is much steeper than the replicas that can often be purchased for only a few dollars more than the cheap electric models.