This is a very nice watch winder (the same one is in SkyMall magazine for $400+!). We sleep with it about 2 feet from the bed...it does have a soft humming noise when it turns. But if anything, it's soothing- far from annoying :) I have to mention that the cherry wood color is more like a dark brown (mine doesn't have a reddish tint at all)- so something to consider. Still very elegant looking!