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‘Digital’ clock by Chroma Lab

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We must have shown you hundreds of clocks over the years on Retro To Go, both of the digital and analogue variety. Well, the Digital Clock by Chroma Lab combines the look of one with the mechanism of the other. 

Look closely at those numerals and you'll realise that they've been painted onto the clock face and it's digital by name only. This contrasts with the quartz mechanism that enables you to actually tell the time. 

Like the combination? Each clock is hand-made and costs $59. 

Buy it from Supermarket

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eBay watch: 1970s Sankyo 204H Day-Glo digital alarm clock

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No chance of being woken up by internet or DAB radio, but the Sankyo 204H Day-Glo digital alarm clock on offer here will certainly brighten up your bedroom – in more ways than one.

A white case with black display and large red figures (known also as a 'mosaic' display apparently) which are very bold in the dark, the clock also throws out some brightness during the day too, hence the name. Buzz alarm as you might have guessed – no radio whatsoever on this mains-powered clock.

A very eye-catching period piece and in 'impeccable condition' says the seller. well worth the current bid price of 99 pence.

Find out more at the eBay website

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eBay watch: Krups modernist-style wall clock

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It dates from the 1970s according to the seller, but this Krups wall clock could certainly pass for an item from the modernist era.

Battery powered, it's sized around 18.5cm square, with that dark outer cover hosting a glass dome, which in turn protects the white plastic clock face. That face has those very functional numbers, with dark contrast hands offering up the time. The maker's name and country is also present on the face.

The German-made clock is sold in 'good condition' and 'fully working order', with a price cheap enough to tempt us all in. Right now it's just 99 pence.

Find out more at the eBay website

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Retro diner wall clock at Dollydagger

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Dollydagger claim their store stocks ‘cool clothes for rock n roll chicks’. They’ve also got a nice line in stocking cool home accessories for rock n roll chicks (and guys), such as this retro diner wall clock. 

Perfect for adding a touch of 50s Americana to a kitchen, it’s made in bright and cheerful plastic, also available in green and black as well as the powder blue shown. The clock face is bold and easy-to-read too. 

It costs £18.50, leaving plenty of change to fund a rock around the clock. 

Buy it online

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Vitra Flock of Butterflies clock by George Nelson

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The last of the three new George Nelson clock reissues is also the biggest, both in size and in price – the Vitra Flock of Butterflies clock.

Unlike the other two clocks, this is a 1950s design (1955), a metallic geometric frame with a lacquered wood centre, the whole thing a rather large 61cm diameter.

Just over £417 secures you one.

Find out more at the Utility Design website

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Vitra Polygon clock by George Nelson reissued

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We featured one of these yesterday, but here's a second reissued George Nelson wall clock from the 1960s – the Vitra Polygon clock.

1961 is the year of original creation, with the Polygon offering a quirky shape with lots of angles and sharp edges, not a million miles from yesterday's Wheel, but this time made entirely from walnut, except the quartz movement of course.

Back on the market now, you can pick one up for £305.

Find out more at the Utility Design website