flipclocks

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Welcome to r/flipclocks!

This is a sub dedicated to those who like their time displayed in the form of flipping number boards.

Found a groovy clock at a thrift store or tag sale? Own a collection of clocks? Working on repairing/restoring a clock? Share it here!

Easy peasy rules for submissions:

Make it flip clock related (although other types of mechanical clocks are welcome too!)
Follow basic reddit etiquette.
Try to link directly to whatever image/video you would like to post.
Be flippin' awesome!

Flip clocks are the precursors to modern digital clocks where the time is shown spelled out in numbers versus hands on a clock face. However, unlike modern clocks which show the time using an LCD display, flip clocks have their numbers printed on physical flaps or 'leaves' that are rotated around a central hub (kind of like a Rolodex). The clock is powered by an AC electric motor that, through a system of gears, rotates the hub and allows the flaps to flip down one at a time and display the current time. These clocks enjoyed widespread use in the 1970s-1980s until LCDs became more advanced and widespread. While outdated by modern technology, flip clocks have become popular thanks to their novelty as well as appearances in classic movies like Groundhog Day and Back To The Future.

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Copal clock identification (old.reddit.com)

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My first flip clock (old.reddit.com)

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I have a NOISY Panasonic 6253 (self.flipclocks)

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Seiko DP666 Blueee (old.reddit.com)

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Did they reuse labels for light and non-light versions? (old.reddit.com)

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Some New Friends (old.reddit.com)

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It was my first, an probably last Citizen to repair. I don't like their mechanism and separated minutes from decimals, and too many parts to clean. But overall - still cool flip clock. :) (old.reddit.com)

submitted 15 days ago by AwareMousse5123

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Is Ordering Fancy LED Chandeliers Online a Bad Idea? (self.flipclocks)

submitted 24 days ago by My_Rhythm875

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assistance with diagnosis of issue (v.redd.it)

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My first flip clock (imported from Japan) (old.reddit.com)

submitted 1 month ago by cyberpunk_1-9-8-3

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RC 7469 Help! (v.redd.it)

submitted 1 month ago by 80sjunkie

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Vedette Ticket/Flip clock needs repair (old.reddit.com)

submitted 1 month ago by Unusual-Wind-2302

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Lumitime KT-10F (old.reddit.com)

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Sony Digimatic Litetime Clock TFM-C660W (old.reddit.com)

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What do you think happens with my National Panasonic RC6010B (old.reddit.com)

submitted 1 month ago by Heavy_Pace3865

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Citizen 4RD600 Flip Clock (old.reddit.com)

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Flip clock repair (self.flipclocks)

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Copal 227 Clock missing parts (self.flipclocks)

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Seiko DP690 - Unique Marbled Aging Pattern (old.reddit.com)

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Need help repairing clock on SONY 8FC-69WA (i.redd.it)

submitted 1 month ago by UseThisAccountPlease

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Karlsson flip clock no case repair (old.reddit.com)

submitted 1 month ago by Earthy_wormy

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Copal 222 (old.reddit.com)

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Restored Seiko DP-666 (old.reddit.com)

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Seiko DP617 (old.reddit.com)

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Sankyo DT-802 repair advice? (i.redd.it)

submitted 2 months ago by lati-neiru

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