Pretty much - only LCD (no backlight/etc) can rival them. In my opinion wall clocks that run on a battery are a lot better than any digital clocks perception w

Pretty much - only LCD (no backlight/etc) can rival them. In my opinion wall clocks that run on a battery are a lot better than any digital clocks perception wise. They are also super cheap to make nowadays. Recently I had to fix one by disassembling it, clear the plastic gears/cogs, and silicone spraying them. Nifty little machines. My only regret would be not having solar battery as a frame. That would extend its battery life immensely, adding a tiny LiFEO4 would make run for decades.