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eBay watch: 1980s clock and flip calendar

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Perspex

It doesn't seem to have a brand attached to it, but this 1980s clock and flip calendar is both appealing and very useful.

The clock face is apparently made of black plastic, doing hours, minutes and seconds, as well as offering an alarm function. The flip calendar is…well, a flip calendar, as you would expect, sat alongside the clock and clad in that perspex casing.

The alarm clock is apparently in good condition and in full working order, with 'a few faint age related marks and scratches' on the Perspex casing. It also runs on a single AA battery. Right now, the price is at 99p.

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eBay watch: 1970s Krups Comfortchron Lux flip clock

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Krups

A piece of old school technology, but one with a lot of character – this Krups Comfortchron Lux flip clock.

It's a German-made clock from the 1970s in a bold shade of yellow, offering the basics of time-telling via those flip digits and power via batteries or mains, so less wires if you don't want them.

It's described as being in 'used but very good' condition, as the 'battery box shows some signs of corrosion', but nothing to affect performance. Just one bid so far, taking the price to £1.99.

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eBay watch: Copal T-11 1970s space age flip clock

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Copal

Not a million miles from the 1960s Gino Valle-designed Cifra range of clocks, this Copal T-11 flip clock is actually a 1970s variation.

Not only that, it's out of Japan rather than Europe, a great space age 24-hour clock with a cylinder shape and battery power, perfect for a space age-inspired home.

Condition is described as 'excellent vintage' and the price is, right now, a bargain 99p.

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eBay watch: 1960s Cifra 3 flip clock by Gino Valle

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Cifra

It's a design classic and as I type, a Cifra 3 flip clock by Gino Valle is on eBay for £1.

The clock was first designed back in 1965 and its familiarity today is testament to its impact over the laast 45 years. The one here is in an unusual yellow colour, but otherwise has the distinctive flip numbers and bulbous face.

You might need to get it rewired for your country, but on the plus side, condition seems very good. Just £1 – bargain of the day…unless the bids come in.

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eBay watch: Braun Phase One alarm clock by Dieter Rams

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Braun

Interesting piece of design on eBay right now, with the Braun Phase One alarm clock currently looking something of a steal.

Designed by the legendary Dieter Rams and Dietrich Lubs back in 1971, it's a minimalist, flip-style alarm clock in black and white, that alarm being a buzzer, as you might expect.

According to the seller, the body surface is 'glossy and free of scuffs and scratches' and is currently being offered at just 99 pence. Like I said, something of a steal.

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eBay watch: Gino Valle-designed Solari Udine Cifra 6 1960s flip clock

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Valle

An iconic and influential design – yet this Solari Cifra 6 flip clock is currently on offer on eBay for just 99 pence.

The clock was designed in 1965 by Gino Valle, one of a series of similar clocks, this being the largest in that series. In terms of features, it's good for going on your wall or on a table (stand included), with mains power keeping those silkscreen printed digits ticking over. There's also a cream and white plastic case, plus a clear acrylic front.

It's not a perfect example – there are a few signs of age and missing a couple of screws (which are easily replaced). But that shouldn't put you off too much – this is a sought-after design and at retail, they tend to sell for fairly high prices.

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