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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PrinzSound DC10 Digital Solid State AM/FM Clock Radio Rolling Digit

Jon Nix — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 20:38:47 +0000

With a sound output which more than matches its impressive looks, the PrinzSound DC-10 is a large rolling digit clock / radio with all the features you'd hope for. It's an uncompromising box shape with woodgrain effect plastic housing and a large front display panel housing the wavelength indicator, clock display, a multi-function knob for the clock modes, radio band selection switch, and volume and tone sliders. The tuner wavelength indicator is, unusually, presented in a circular fashion with separate AM and FM sections to it. Knobs for adjusting the tuner and the clock are located to the sides of the unit, whilst to the right hand side of the unit is an earphone socket. The audio output from the DC-10 is surprisingly solid, rounded and loud, and this, combined with robust construction throughout, seems to indicate that this wasn't a "cheap and nasty" production. Far from it. An eye-catching appliance that would definitely take centre-stage in the right environment.

The DC-10 measures approximately 32cm (12½ in.) in width, 15cm (6 in.) from front to back, with a height of 11cm (4¼ in.). This item is in good working and aesthetic condition. It is wired to a UK three-pin plug on a 1.3m (50 in.) cable and has been function-tested. There are no chips or cracks to the housing, and only to-be-expected signs of age and use such as slight wear to dials and labels and some very minor nibbles to the black bezel. Please note, this clock is not illuminated.

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Avocado Green Copal Model 515 Portable Digi-Glo Rolling Clock

PrinzSound DC10 Digital Solid State AM/FM Clock Radio Rolling Digit