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title: "North American Chess Clock and Game Timer"
brand: "dgt"
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# 6 vibrant color options 10-year battery life with low indicator 30 programmable timing modes North American Chess Clock and Game Timer

**Brand:** dgt
**Price:** € 101.26
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ♟️ Master your moves with the clock that keeps pace with your ambition!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** North American Chess Clock and Game Timer by dgt
- **How much does it cost?** € 101.26 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- dgt enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted dgt brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Durable & Reliable:** Lightweight yet sturdy design with recessed power button to prevent accidental shutdowns.
- • **Long-Lasting Power:** Runs on lithium batteries with an estimated 10-year lifespan and low battery alert.
- • **Compact & Travel-Friendly:** Fits perfectly in standard chess bags—take your game anywhere with ease.
- • **Tournament-Ready Precision:** Supports Fischer increments up to 60 seconds and delay modes for pro-level gameplay.
- • **Effortless Setup & Programming:** Quick-set presets for popular chess controls save you time and hassle.

## Overview

The DGT North American Chess Clock and Game Timer offers 30 programmable timing modes, including Fischer increments and delay options, all housed in a compact, lightweight design. With a 10-year battery life, recessed power button, and multiple color choices, it’s the perfect blend of durability, precision, and style for serious players and casual enthusiasts alike.

## Description

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Review: Lot of function for the price - This is a very good chess clock. Also at this time desertcart offers free shipping, which was outstanding (Ordered on Sunday, delivered on Tuesday, free). This clock will inevitably be compared to the sturdy Chronos clocks costing 3 or 4 times as much, currently without desertcart free shipping. I have not ever owned a Chronos, but I have played on them. I believe they are heavy duty and probably more likely to survive abuse than the DGT NA. However, I do not plan to abuse mine or allow anyone to abuse it. The only negative comment I have is that the section of the manual explaining the timing options is confusing. On page 9 it has a table of timing options, what the display is supposed to show, and a verbal explanation. Option 14 shows display left and right both showing 0.00.00. In fact, what you actually see is 1) 0:00 0:00 followed by 2) .00 0:00 followed by 3) X:XX 0:00, (where X:XX is what you set the left hand minutes to) followed by 4) X:XX .00 followed by 5) 0:00 X:XX (the 0:00 is the 3 digit bonus time in minutes and seconds). Five screens instead of one. The second screen shows 00 with "bonus" at the bottom, leading me to believe that the maximum bonus time was 59 seconds. But what the .00 means is the seconds in the left hand (or right hand) main control time. Bottom line, this clock does what I want, and very few other do, but it was difficult to ascertain that. And let me say that other chess clocks can also be hard to understand. OK. now for the good. I like the recessed power button so it does not get powered on /off accidentally. This is one of the few clocks that will allow a Fischer move bonus of 60 seconds. The in-game controls are clear and well thought out. It remembers your settings for each time option so you might need to program an option only once (unless you use that same option with different values). This clock will fit in the clock compartment of my chess bag. Some of the Chronos clocks are too long to fit. Last but not least, a lot of function for a reasonable price.
Review: SOLID, PERFECT, DURABLE, PRACTICAL, EASY TO USE - This clock is awesome! It's perfect for my needs. I recommend it. It's only $40. I hope this one becomes one of the defacto standards in chess clocks in North America. I love the DGT clocks! It doesn't weigh much. The batteries estimated life is 10 years. (has a battery low indicator) I recommend Energizer® Ultimate Lithium Batteries, or any other brand of lithium battery, as they don't tend to leak and are guaranteed to not leak. Easy to use. Easy to program. Easy on the wallet! I purchased a 2nd one! Check some YouTube videos on how easy this clock is to use. The one title is called: DGT North American Chess Clock Review by lambosandchess he walks you through every preset. Although for most tournaments, and casual play you probably only need : #1: Five minute Blitz game, #2: One time control, set it to whatever like 10 minutes, 15 minutes 1 hour etc. Sudden Death (no delay or anything) #14: One time control(set to whatever minutes/hours) with Fischer bonus/increment #20: One time control (set to whatever minutes/hours) with delay. In my video I uploaded, I'm hitting it more than I normally would, but it an take it. Also a couple videos with men playing blitz in the snow outside and the clock holds up! The videos are are titled: 1.) CHESS HUSTLER IN SHOCK! (GETS MAD) - NYC Chess Hustling 3 2.) CHESS HUSTLER FRUSTRATED (KNOCKS CLOCK OFF TABLE!) - NYC Chess Hustling 2 these are both by Chess Twins

## Features

- Quick and easy to set and program!
- Choose quick-set options for the most popular controls
- DGT North American Chess Clock and Game timer

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00312D2OU |
| Best Sellers Rank | #86,915 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #2,040 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
| Brand Name | DGT |
| Color | Black, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Purple |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,533) |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 4"D x 7.5"W x 2"H |
| Item Weight | 399 Grams |
| Manufacturer | USA |
| Manufacturer Part Number | DM4ARD |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Model Number | SG_B00312D2OU_US |
| Number of settings | 30 |
| Screen Size | 19.05 Centimeters |
| UPC | 885222070457 698887664806 885153513368 885165015300 885407444875 885119882262 885771530525 885114586844 812949022780 730669693502 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** DGT
- **Color:** Black, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Purple
- **Item Weight:** 399 Grams
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Product Dimensions:** 4"D x 7.5"W x 2"H

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: I'd like to use this to track time spent on two work projects. Hoping I can push the left button when starting on project A, push again to stop?**
A: Hi. Thank you for your inquiry. On this chess clock you may set both sides for time, however once you push the left button it will start counting down but to stop the left side from counting you will need to push the right side (and it starts counting down) and back and forth, etc. Please contact us should you have any further questions.Thank you. Wholesale Chess888-582-4377

**Q: How do you set the number of moves for the first time control? Usually first time control is to complete 40 moves. What if its different?**
A: You enter the time control only on the clock.  Based on number of times the clock was pressed during an active game, the clock will display the number of moves, but only for the current player when pressing and holding down the "+" button.  The accompanying manual is rather brief, but outlines a list of many program options.  For example, if you want to require one hour (or whatever) for each player, program 2 does this.  (You may have to set the desired time digit by digit for each player using the + and - buttons).  If you want "Fischer time" added back with each press of a clock, Program 14 does that.  If you want a second or other repeating time control after that first hour, then Programs 8 and 10 handle those.  Overall, there are 9 different program structures, each with a couple default settings that are adjustable if needed.  Hope this helps.

**Q: Which one can handle a football player's strength the best?**
A: I have in moments of "AhHAH!" hit the lever pretty hard, but I would recommend a tap of the finger instead.  it is plastic, and the first one I bought (and had replaced) had a lever that did not work.  On the whole, I would say this can handle a pretty good rap, but not every time.

**Q: does this clock have byo yomi time control? if so, how many periods can it have and can it be set for less than 60 secs?**
A: Thank you for your inquiry. The DGT North American does not have a Byo-Yomi function. The DGT 2010 and DGT 3000 both have that function. The initial time may be set for less than 60 seconds with the 2010 and 3000 in the BYO function.We hope this helps.Regards,Robyn Wholesale Chess888-582-4377

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lot of function for the price
*by S***S on December 3, 2014*

This is a very good chess clock. Also at this time Amazon offers free shipping, which was outstanding (Ordered on Sunday, delivered on Tuesday, free). This clock will inevitably be compared to the sturdy Chronos clocks costing 3 or 4 times as much, currently without Amazon free shipping. I have not ever owned a Chronos, but I have played on them. I believe they are heavy duty and probably more likely to survive abuse than the DGT NA. However, I do not plan to abuse mine or allow anyone to abuse it. The only negative comment I have is that the section of the manual explaining the timing options is confusing. On page 9 it has a table of timing options, what the display is supposed to show, and a verbal explanation. Option 14 shows display left and right both showing 0.00.00. In fact, what you actually see is 1) 0:00 0:00 followed by 2) .00 0:00 followed by 3) X:XX 0:00, (where X:XX is what you set the left hand minutes to) followed by 4) X:XX .00 followed by 5) 0:00 X:XX (the 0:00 is the 3 digit bonus time in minutes and seconds). Five screens instead of one. The second screen shows 00 with "bonus" at the bottom, leading me to believe that the maximum bonus time was 59 seconds. But what the .00 means is the seconds in the left hand (or right hand) main control time. Bottom line, this clock does what I want, and very few other do, but it was difficult to ascertain that. And let me say that other chess clocks can also be hard to understand. OK. now for the good. I like the recessed power button so it does not get powered on /off accidentally. This is one of the few clocks that will allow a Fischer move bonus of 60 seconds. The in-game controls are clear and well thought out. It remembers your settings for each time option so you might need to program an option only once (unless you use that same option with different values). This clock will fit in the clock compartment of my chess bag. Some of the Chronos clocks are too long to fit. Last but not least, a lot of function for a reasonable price.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ SOLID, PERFECT, DURABLE, PRACTICAL, EASY TO USE
*by J***J on August 22, 2016*

This clock is awesome! It's perfect for my needs. I recommend it. It's only $40. I hope this one becomes one of the defacto standards in chess clocks in North America. I love the DGT clocks! It doesn't weigh much. The batteries estimated life is 10 years. (has a battery low indicator) I recommend Energizer® Ultimate Lithium Batteries, or any other brand of lithium battery, as they don't tend to leak and are guaranteed to not leak. Easy to use. Easy to program. Easy on the wallet! I purchased a 2nd one! Check some YouTube videos on how easy this clock is to use. The one title is called: DGT North American Chess Clock Review by lambosandchess he walks you through every preset. Although for most tournaments, and casual play you probably only need : #1: Five minute Blitz game, #2: One time control, set it to whatever like 10 minutes, 15 minutes 1 hour etc. Sudden Death (no delay or anything) #14: One time control(set to whatever minutes/hours) with Fischer bonus/increment #20: One time control (set to whatever minutes/hours) with delay. In my video I uploaded, I'm hitting it more than I normally would, but it an take it. Also a couple videos with men playing blitz in the snow outside and the clock holds up! The videos are are titled: 1.) CHESS HUSTLER IN SHOCK! (GETS MAD) - NYC Chess Hustling 3 2.) CHESS HUSTLER FRUSTRATED (KNOCKS CLOCK OFF TABLE!) - NYC Chess Hustling 2 these are both by Chess Twins

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Chess Clock on the Market
*by R***N on December 8, 2011*

This is an excellent digital clock and, in my opinion, the best clock for the money. why? 1. It is very easy to figure out and program. A 'cheat sheet' for setup is on the bottom 2. The display is clear and easy to read 3. The lever system is easy to see at a distance 4. It uses two standard AA battery that lasts ten years 5. It is light and portable but has a wide base that makes it stable when playing 6. Digital chess clocks are a must for modern tournament play. Analog clocks cannot take advantage of modern time controls. My thoughts on the competitors: 1. It is significantly easier to use than the more expensive Chronos which is sturdy and heavy (stable) but VERY difficult to program, and has to be disassembled to change batteries. Once programed, the Chronos works well. I suggest watching a YouTube video on programing it before buying. I would think that after a few moments of watching, most people would steer clear of this device. There is also a video on how to change the batteries. For Blitz (and only Blitz), I think the Chronos is the best chess clock. It comes in the 'Touch' and 'Button' variety. I have the Touch which has no moving parts. I think the Button version is more pleasant to use. 2. Much sturdier and nicer looking than the Saitek and Excalibur. 3. Much less likely to to break than the ZmartFun. My first one arrived broken. The replacement fell and broke. The company was very responsive to my email and offered to replace the one that I dropped! The clock uses four heavy C batteries which are strapped in and can easily break the fragile plastic holding it in. Hopefully there will be an updated model. There is a similar clock by DGT called the DGT 2010 SG. This model is a little more expensive and it's time controls that are geared more towards FIDE tournaments. The DGT North American is better for United States tournaments. The DGT web site has a side-by-side comparison. There is also a model called the DGT 10102 XL (red)/ 10103 XL (Beige) used in top level tournaments, usually FIDE rated. These are the only clocks that can be hooked up to a DGT electronic boards which cost between $650 and $850.00, give or take. I don't think that there is any compelling need to get this clock without the 'extras'. I think the DGT easy and the DGT 960 are flimsy and not as good for regular play as the DGT NA (and 2010). The DGT 960 is better for chess 960.

## Frequently Bought Together

- DGT North American Chess Clock and Game Timer
- A&A Tournament Chess Set/ 20''x20'' Foldable Silicone Chess Board / 3.75'' King Height Plastic Quadruple Weighted Classic Staunton Pieces/Storage Bag for 6 Years Old - 2 Players
- A&A 2 Pack Chess Scorebook, 50 Games Recordable, 100 Moves Per Game, Eye-Protection Chess Scorebook

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