Soundless chess clocks We are trying to organize chess event but the restaurants and coffee shops we asked complain that the sound made by pressing the chess clocks might disturb people.

We could organize the event in a chess club, but coffee shops are better since you can order stuff and have some fun.

We're not going to buy clocks, We're going to borrow whatever chess clubs have for this event. Is it possible to solve this issue?
We are trying to organize chess event but the restaurants and coffee shops we asked complain that the sound made by pressing the chess clocks might disturb people.


I believe that your problem is the attitude of the owners rather than any equipment. I would speak with the owner or staff and explain that the sound made isn't loud at all, certainly when compared to the sounds of people talking.

From industrialnoisecontrol.com, 60 decibels is the volume for:


  Conversation in restaurant, office, background music, Air conditioning unit at 100 feet.


Whereas the clocks may be at something like 20 decibels:


  Whisper, rustling leaves