Braun
Braun BC05B Classic Travel Alarm Clock
Slower Thoughts
Color: Black
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There’s something really appealing about these little Braun alarm clocks that doesn’t make sense on the surface. They’re cheap and simple, but they’re also well-constructed and wonderfully designed. It’s the cheapest ticket to iconic design from Dietrich Lubs. Back in the 80s, when these clocks were first designed, I had one—it felt like something special. This was, of course, before our phones became our alarms and when you didn’t really trust the mysterious hotel clock. And even now, it still has its place. They’re small, still useful, and definitely worth packing in your bag. Plus, they’re a great piece of German design.
Slightly larger than the BC02 but still compact and lightweight, the BC05 has a folding lid with a world time zone map—a throwback to pre-smartphone days, when a map like this was part useful and part fantasy, making you feel like an international jet setter with friends in several time zones. With its easy-to-read dial and the iconic yellow second hand—something Braun’s been known for for years—this clock is timeless. Based on the AB 1 from the late 80s and updated with an improved movement and luminous-tipped hands, it’s easy to read day or night. It also includes a snooze and light function, a quiet quartz movement, and a progressive volume alarm. And, of course, that 80s-style folding lid with the world map.
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Braun Clocks: Key Features
All clocks share these features:
- Glowing hands
- Battery powered
- Quiet quartz movement
- Crescendo alarm
Below, you’ll find some of the differences that set them apart.
BC02: The Minimalist
BC02
The simplest version. Alarm. Glowing hands. That's it. No snooze. No backlight. Keep it simple.
BC2X: Add Snooze + Light
BC12: The Classic Circle
BC 12
Glowing hands. Medium size. Features both snooze and backlight. Press anywhere on the top to activate, since the entire top surface is the button. Perfect for when you are half-asleep.
BC05: The World Travler
BC05
Glowing hands. Snooze and night-light share the same button. Folding protective lid with world time-zone map. Cool, boxy form.
BC22: The Lightkeeper
BC 22
The only model with a continuous backlight (which can also be disabled). Slightly larger than the others, it features glowing hands, a snooze function, and an additional momentary light.
