dennis27kimo 5 It should be better if Rhythm can improve their assembly quality.I found when the clock in radio received mode, three hands do not point to 12 accurately. there is a little tolerance as picture.So that, the second hand does not pass 12 yet, the minute hand has already pointed to the next minute.BTW, I think I am a lucky guy, I did not hear any noise from the second hand. it always quiet during operation. I recommend to purchase the clock if you afraid the LCD and noise issues.