Yes it was a digital display. I took it back today and changed it for another model and thankfully everything appears to be spot on. I did however buy a cheap RC wall clock for the kitchen which has an analogue display. It was strange to see the fingers zapping round on their own as I inserted the battery. The only problem is there is a little play in the minute finger, so at quarter past the hour it looks a minute fast and at quarter to the hour it looks a minute slow. Still, can't grumble.