This Rawhide Leatherette Arch Desk Clock offers the look and feel of genuine leather at a fraction of the price. This richly textured, synthetic material is water resistant, easy to clean and durable enough for the rigors of daily use. The high quality workmanship of each leatherette piece is sure to impress every recipient with its elegant individuality. This leatherette desk clock does have an alarm, comes with 1 AA battery included. This clock is laser engraved that leaves a black imprint.