I've bought several timers on Amazon while experimenting with this, and this one was by far the best: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000JRAKSG/ref=wms_ohs_pr

I've bought several timers on Amazon while experimenting with this, and this one was by far the best: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000JRAKSG/ref=wms_ohs_product http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000JRAKSG/ref=wms_ohs_prod... * silent, no distracting ticking * alarm starts quiet, gets louder * no need to "turn past" a certain point to get it started Basically, it doesn't require you to fuss with it... just turn the dial and you're off.