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Avocado Green Copal Model 515 Portable Digi-Glo Rolling Clock

Jon Nix — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 20:56:32 +0000

It's understandable if you're under the impression that it was only soft furnishings and bathroom suites which were avocado colour in the 1970s, but this cycling clock (rather like a flip clock but the numbers roll rather than flip as time passes) is proof to the contrary (see also). Made by Copal of Japan this is - unusually - marketed as a "portable" battery-powered device. A single "D" size battery provides the juice. The display has a glow option (activated by depressing the button on top of the unit) and the clock also has an alarm function (the alarm is activated via the button at the back). The clock emits a ticking sound and the rolling of the numbers is not silent, if noise is a concern for you.

This one is in full working order and comes complete with its original box (in relatively good condition) and instructions, which is also unusual. Condition-wise it is excellent with only extremely minor signs of age and use. The only cosmetic issue being some rusting to the underside of the metal battery cover. The actual battery compartment is in good order.

A rare opportunity to purchase a very uncommon item in great condition. Offers are welcomed.

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Vintage Woodgrain Copal Model 229 Flip Clock Alarm with Day Display

Jon Nix — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 21:55:23 +0000

A very desirable Copal Model 229 Flip Clock with Alarm and day display, made in Japan and dating from the 1970s. In good working condition with a "buzzer" alarm and woodgrain plastic casing with no cracks to the display and with all knobs and dials intact. In common with most Japanese flip clocks, this uses the 24-hour format for time display and alarm setting.

In very good cosmetic condition with only minimal signs of age and use. Functionally, the alarm and clock work as they should, though as with many of these clocks of the period there are occasions when the hour number doesn't flip immediately on the hour but rights itself after a few minutes. The unit measures approximately 18cm by 9cm by 9cm when in use and is supplied with a UK three-pin style plug. We recommend customers perform their own PAT tests on electrical appliances before use.

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Orange Copal Model 227 24-hour Flip Clock with alarm

Jon Nix — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 09:36:21 +0000

One of the smaller variants made by the Japanese company Copal, this model 227 flip clock is a perfect bedside companion. This particular item, in a classic orange, is presented in excellent working and aesthetic order. The flip clock is the 24-hour model with buzzer alarm (activated by the button to the back right of the unit) and it measures a rather diminutive 15cm (6 in.) by 9cm (3½ in.) by 7cm (2¾ in.) - in terms of width, depth, and height respectively. This one is almost silent in operaton, with only very gentle motor noise and pleasing "flipping" sound, and it also has a good, clear display and illumination.

The flip clock runs at 180-260V and has a cable of approximately 1.8m (70 in.) and is currently fitted with a UK three-pin plug. The casing is in very good condition with no chips or cracks, and only minor superficial signs of use with the odd graze to the plastics to note.

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Copal Model 702 Flip Alarm Clock in Pale Gold Aluminium

Jon Nix — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 13:07:21 +0000

A rather chic and glamorous-looking Copal model 702 flip clock with pale gold coloured aluminium body and plastic sides. The clock has a slightly retro-looking black on white numeral display and a green light to indicate the activation of the alarm which illuminates the rolling alarm time display. That in itself is an unusual feature of this particular model. Cosmetically, this one is a good example of the model and it works flawlessly - the digits flip easily, the motor runs smoothly, and the alarm functions as it should.

The clock measures approximately 18cm (7 in.) wide, with a height of 8.5cm (3½ in.) and a depth of 11cm (4½ in.) and runs off a 50Hz AC power supply in the range of 180-260V and it is currently fitted with a standard UK three-pin plug.

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Vintage Red Copal Model 229 Flip Clock Alarm with Day Display

Jon Nix — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 18:35:15 +0000

A very desirable Copal Model 229 Flip Clock with Alarm and day display, made in Japan and dating from the 1970s. In good working condition with a "buzzer" alarm and red plastic casing with no cracks to the display and with all knobs and dials intact. In common with most Japanese flip clocks, this uses the 24-hour format for time display and alarm setting.

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Boxed Copal 705L 24-hour Flip Clock with Luminous Digits

Jon Nix — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 16:15:07 +0000

A boxed Copal 705L 24-hour Flip Clock with Luminous Digits in original box with instructions. The box indicates it is the bronze colour, but in reality this is the steely grey tone version. The body of the flip clock is of aluminium construction with plastic fittings and buttons, presenting a bold shape with contrasting black display section which houses the fluorescent digits. This is an uncommon and stylish flip clock in very good condition and fully working (220-240V power supply required - and currently wired to a European two-pin style plug).

Shows extremely minor signs of age and use and the box and instructions are in very good condition.

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Copal Model 229 Wood Effect Flip Clock Alarm Made In Japan

Jon Nix — Mon, 22 Apr 2019 16:47:40 +0000

A very desirable Copal Model 229 Flip Clock with Alarm and day display, made in Japan and dating from the 1970s. In good working condition with a "buzzer" alarm and presented in a faux wood effect plastic casing with no cracks to the display and with all knobs and dials intact. As seen on the "Mad Men" television series, no less!

There are cosmetic issues from use, namely wear to the wood effect which reveals an orange plastic underneath. Functionally, the alarm and clock work as they should, though as with many of these clocks of the period there are occasions when the hour number doesn't flip immediately on the hour but rights itself after a few minutes. It should also be noted that on this particular item, the day display seems to switch over to the next day shortly after midnight rather than exactly on midnight and sometimes with a bit of a "clunk".

Notwithstanding these matters, the flip clock works very smoothly and quietly and certainly looks great on a shelf or bedside.

The clock measures approximately 18cm by 9cm by 9cm when in use and is supplied with a UK three-pin style plug. We recommend customers perform their own PAT tests on electrical appliances before use.

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