I love those cheap old ones with a simple timer knob… unfortunately most lacked a rotating plate which is a pretty essential feature.

I’m hoping there is a new trend for devices to have a simple mechanical switch or dial for controlling things. I switched out a fancy programmable home thermostat that had a UI which requires reading the manual to make simple adjustments, for one with a single temperature knob. Friends and family would comment that I need to “upgrade it” when visiting, and were dumbfounded when I explained I had actually spent money and time to do the exact opposite.