Flip Clock

The flip clock is from days past, when the individual digits of the clock readout were electronically "flipped", revealing the time by counting the minutes and hours in this way. These retro flip clocks have made a resurgence in recent years, not only among nostalgia clock collectors, but also with the everyday consumer. Flip clocks contains two cards for the hour digits and two cards for the minute digits, usually consisting of numbers painted white against a black background, and the minute digits are flipped to count the minutes, while the hours are counted by the flipping of the hour digits. You can also buy a calendar flip clock which also provides the day, month and year.

	Maple's Table Flip Clock Robot Legs List Price: $52.80 Sale Price: $40.31 Used From: $45.04
	This table clock utilizes numbered plastic plates that flip to mark the time. The body of the clock measures 9-inch by 4-inch. It is mounted on two 4 inch legs with robot themed feet. Precision timing is kept with a quartz crystal...

	Maples Sales Robot Flip Desktop Clock Material - Other Materials List Price: $49.50 Sale Price: $37.66
	Always standing at the ready to give you the time, the futuristic charm of the Maples Sales FPB-33B Flip Desktop Clock offers robo-chic style to any setting. This flip clock features plastic numbers that over as the time changes housed in an industrial style capsule...

This is a cool and unique design for a wall flip clock or desk flip clock, with thousands of units being sold in stores across the Internet and department stores. While this technology has been around for decades, it is no less practical today than it was in years past. Timex flip clocks are units made with their own stands, while an internal counter automatically flips the digits accurately. Timex clocks such as these, as well as other brands, usually require one "D" battery for operation, and these are very energy efficient, needing to be replaced only once every several months.

These kinds of flipping clocks would look awesome in a retro themed room or a recreation room, a child's bedroom, or the college dorm. You could even go one further and include days with a flip calendar clock. All kinds of neat flip clocks of this variety have been and still are being manufactured for modern use, making them a practical item with a touch of nostalgia and a touch of the familiar. Regardless of your individual tastes, you will find something about these clocks that will go well with your decor, your room, and your personality. For a quality vintage clock you may want to look at the Twemco flip clock and the Karlsson flip clock, which are both designed by reputable manufacturers.

The uniqueness of this type of flip style clock is what makes it so desirable, and this is what sets it apart from other modern clocks. Some of these clocks come with the date, which is also flipped, revealing the month, the day, and the day of the week, updating every twenty four hours. These retro clocks are also affordably priced, particularly in comparison with many of the premium digital clocks and even some analog clocks.

These flip style clocks might go well with other retro gear, such as lava lamps and knick-knacks. A flip clock makes a great timepiece, and a great addition to someone's collection. It may also be worth looking for a flip date clock too.