1960s Ricoh Digitime Flip Clock (Mains operated)

Jon Nix — Mon, 30 Sep 2019 13:15:19 +0000

With a shape reminscent of a space helmet or robot head, this Ricoh Digitime flip clock is somewhat - dare we say the phrase - Space Age. Made in Japan by the Ricoh Watch Co., it's a good working example of the type. In good condition and working, the flip clock has aged quite gracefully - we suspect that it was initially white or a lighter cream tone, but the plastic body colour is good and even nonetheless. One small nibble to the plastic surrounding the clear faceplate is the only visual imperfection of any real note but even that is almost imperceptible. The clock is slightly noisy in operation, emitting a hum when in use but in our time as guardians of it, it has not become worse and certainly does not affect the functionality of the clock in any way. The numbers flip smoothly and correctly and the time setting function (operated by the knob on the left hand side of the unit) operates well. The lamp illuminating the numbers works, although it is a gentle glow rather than a bright light.

All in all, this is a very good looking and relatively unusual flip clock which is in far better than average condition and, for such a small unit, it really does make quite an impression on the desk, table or bedside.

The flip clock measures approximately 15cm across the front with a depth of 8.5cm and a similar height. It has not been recently PAT tested and we would usually recommend that a buyer performs their own testing for their environment.

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Prinzsound DC16 Flip Clock AM / FM Radio and Alarm

Jon Nix — Fri, 28 Jun 2019 20:20:44 +0000

How's this for "bedside manner"? It's certainly a bold statement and a large statement at that! Perhaps a little too much for the bedside, but wherever you chose to locate it, the Prinzsound DC16 is a big unit comprising a flip clock and AM/FM radio tuner and alarm with sleep and snooze functionality. It also has a surprisingly solid manufacture and equally robust sound from its speaker. Encased in an uncompromising but stylish black and silver housing the main feature of the DC16 is a clear panel which starts on the top of the unit and wraps around the front, where the main functional buttons and knobs are located.

The front comprises a flip clock which works flawlessly and alarm time and rotating seconds indicators, tuner display and a row of buttons for setting various options such as the alarm function and type (radio or buzzer), tuning band, radio (manual or automatic) and volume slider. The tuner display is duplicated on the top of the unit and both have a red light indicating the position. To the right hand side of the unit is a large tuning adjuster, whilst to the far left of the front of the panel is a knob for setting the sleep time and a dual-purpose knob for alarm and time adjustment. The chromed knobs feel reassuringly solid and offset the look of the black and silver housing nicely.

Our DC16 is in good cosmetic condition and fully functional. The volume slider is slightly noisy but the radio plays clearly once the volume is set. There is some slight wear underneath the clear panel and some very minor dust inside, but nothing too detrimental - overall, this is very good aesthetically and very well made, a quality which belies its rather humble origins as a product from a "High Street" brand.

The unit is large - 33cm (13 in.) wide at the front, 18cm (7 in.) from front to back, and it sits 11cm (4¼ in.) high. It weighs in at a hefty 2 Kg.

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1960s Ricoh Digitime Flip Clock (Mains operated)

Prinzsound DC16 Flip Clock AM / FM Radio and Alarm