How does a flip clock work?

The flip clock works on the split-flap mechanism wherein the pages or tiles are attached to a wheel. There are dedicated sections for hours and minutes for clear indication. It operates on an electric motor that moves with the help of a reduction gear train.

What are those flip clocks called?

Flip clocks are sometimes called flap clocks. However, flip clock is the more commonly used name. They feature separate hour and minute numbers that flip over to mark the passage of time. Remigio Solari invented the flip clock system in 1948. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of flip clocks.

How old does a clock have to be to be vintage?

Vintage is a somewhat interpretable term for older clocks. If a clock is over 100 years old, it can officially be considered antique, but vintage is a bit more open of a term. Many collectors consider around 50 years old to be vintage, but a more open concept is that if the clock could not be reproduced today, it could be considered vintage. On 1stDibs, find an array of beautiful vintage and antique clocks.

How can you tell if a clock is vintage?

To tell if a clock is vintage, look for a maker's mark. From there, you can consult trusted online resources to determine who produced your clock. Then, by reviewing the manufacturer's catalogues, you can get a rough idea of when the maker produced similar clocks. For a clock to be considered vintage, it must be at least 20 years old. Clocks made 100 years ago or earlier are antique. Another way to date your clock is to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer inspect it. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage and antique clocks.

Flip Clock Vintage

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Howard Miller Clock Table

Space Age Plastic Desk

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Japanese Desk Modern

Mid Century Flip Desk

Calendar Wall Clock

Vintage Alarm

Vintage "Syncrogear" Cyclometer Flip Clock by U.S. Motors

$1,605

Vintage "Syncrogear" Cyclometer Flip Clock by U.S. Motors

Located in Dekalb, IL

Industrial electric cyclometer-style flip clock housed in a rectangular walnut-stained wood case with recessed time display and exposed Syncrogear motor mounted prominently across th...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Metal, Steel, Iron

Black and White Flip Clock Large Station, Factory Clock, 1970s, France

$845 / item

Black and White Flip Clock Large Station, Factory Clock, 1970s, France

By Bodet

Located in Antwerp, BE

Timeless Bodet black and white flip-flap station clock designed by the company that has been equipping French and Belgium stations for their big clocks for several decades.

Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Plastic, Lucite

Italian Midcentury Space Age Solari di Udine Card-Printing Flip Clock 1976 Red

$2,970Sale Price|40% Off

Italian Midcentury Space Age Solari di Udine Card-Printing Flip Clock 1976 Red

By Solari Udine

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Gorgeous Solari di Udine flap wall clock, numbered, 1st edition of the card-printing production by Solari di Udine, with all original parts and European plug. Extremely rare piece.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Metal

Breitling Chronomat UTC B13048 Two-Face 18k And Steel 39mm Watch

$5,290

Breitling Chronomat UTC B13048 Two-Face 18k And Steel 39mm Watch

By Breitling

Located in Miami, FL

Distinguished by an integrated flip-out analog clock built into the case, giving the watch two independent faces.

Category

1990s Modern Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Big Pragotron Flip Clock Wall Mount Loft Vintage

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H 5.5 in W 16.1 in D 5.5 in

Big Pragotron Flip Clock Wall Mount Loft Vintage

By Pragotron

Located in Auerbach, Saxony

This beautiful flip clock is really an amazing piece and in used but very good condition.

Category

1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Metal

Vintage Black Copal Model 225 Flip Clock

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H 3 in W 3 in D 5.25 in

Vintage Black Copal Model 225 Flip Clock

By Copal Clock 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A beautiful mid-century modern Copal Model 225 flip clock with black plastic case, black face, white numbers and clear plastic front.

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Dark Grey Copal Model 222 Flip Clock

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H 3 in W 2.5 in D 5.5 in

Vintage Dark Grey Copal Model 222 Flip Clock

By Copal Clock 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A beautiful mid-century modern Copal Model 222 flip clock with a dark gray plastic case, black face, and clear plastic front.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Plastic

Vintage White Flip Clock by Sankyo

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H 2.75 in W 4.25 in D 6 in

Vintage White Flip Clock by Sankyo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A 1970s digital flip clock by Sankyo. White plastic case, chrome face and accents, and round dial for setting clock and alarm on the left side.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Metal

Vintage Model 412 Digital Flip Clock by Sankyo

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H 2.75 in W 4.25 in D 6 in

Vintage Model 412 Digital Flip Clock by Sankyo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A 1970s digital flip clock by Sankyo. Black plastic case, chrome face and accents, and round dial for setting clock and alarm on the left side.

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Chrome

Flip Clock by Garand from 1970s

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H 12.6 in W 16.54 in D 4.73 in

Flip Clock by Garand from 1970s

Located in Vienna, AT

1 original cotini DT 17 Garant very early flip flap day date month clock from circa 1971 - fully working as on pics some scratches on the acryl-grass not visible on picture

Category

1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flip Clock Vintage

1970s Orange Flip Clock by Sankyo – Space Age Design Sculptural Desk Clock

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H 2.76 in W 5.12 in D 2.96 in

1970s Orange Flip Clock by Sankyo – Space Age Design Sculptural Desk Clock

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

This 1970s flip clock by Sankyo is a vibrant example of Japanese Space Age design.

Category

1970s Japanese Space Age Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Flip Clock with Radio and Alarm Sanyo SCA-T45 Made in Japan, 1960-70s

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H 9.06 in W 9.06 in D 8.27 in

Vintage Flip Clock with Radio and Alarm Sanyo SCA-T45 Made in Japan, 1960-70s

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

The Sanyo SCA-T45 vintage flip clock is a hallmark of mid-century Japanese design, representing the innovation and style of the 1960s-70s.

Category

1970s Japanese Space Age Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Metal

Big Solari Udine Dator 10 Airport Flip Clock by Gino Valle, Italy, 1960s

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H 24 in W 24 in D 8 in

Big Solari Udine Dator 10 Airport Flip Clock by Gino Valle, Italy, 1960s

By Gino Valle, Solari Udine

Located in Vienna, AT

Big loft wall clock Dator 10, from the 1960s. Designed by Gino Valle, produced by Solari/Udine/Italy. The display shows time, day, date and month. In very good condition, measures 24...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Metal

Vintage White Copal Model 228 Flip Alarm Clock

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H 3 in W 4 in D 6 in

Vintage White Copal Model 228 Flip Alarm Clock

By Copal Clock 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A beautiful mid-century modern Copal Model 228 flip clock with white plastic case, dark gray face, white numbers, and clear plastic front.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Black Copal Model 229 Flip Alarm Clock

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H 3 in W 4 in D 7.5 in

Vintage Black Copal Model 229 Flip Alarm Clock

By Copal Clock 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A beautiful mid-century modern Copal Model 229 flip clock with black plastic case, black face, white numbers and clear plastic front.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Plastic

Flip Table Clock By George Nelson

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H 3.25 in Dm 8.5 in

Flip Table Clock By George Nelson

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A rare and beautiful minimalist (and tactile) table clock having a cylindrical spun aluminum body sandwiched between rosewood disk ends and nestled in a carved rosewood base.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century / Art dECO bLUE NEON Flip Advertising Clock

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H 13 in W 24 in D 7 in

Mid Century / Art dECO bLUE NEON Flip Advertising Clock

By Electric Neon Clock Company

Located in Buffalo, NY

Stunning Mid Century / Art dECO bLUE NEON Flip Advertising Clock .. Amazing original condition,, Beautiful blue neon,, Tested and keeping perfect time,, Also fully functional moteriz...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Metal, Steel

Industrial Flip Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1980s

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H 5.91 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in

Industrial Flip Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1980s

By Pragotron

Located in Żory, PL

The Pragotron IPJ0612 flip wall clock was designed and manufactured in Czechoslovakia in the 1980s.

Category

1980s Industrial Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Steel

Industrial Flip Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1980s

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H 5.91 in W 15.75 in L 5.91 in

Industrial Flip Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1980s

By Pragotron

Located in Żory, PL

The Pragotron IPJ0612 flip wall clock was designed and manufactured in Czechoslovakia in the 1980s.

Category

1980s Industrial Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Steel

Rare Arthur Umanoff Flip Table Clock

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H 3.75 in W 6.75 in D 3.25 in

Rare Arthur Umanoff Flip Table Clock

By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Very rare and desirable Arthur Umanoff flip table clock. When plugged in all moving parts are visible.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Original 1970s National Panasonic flip-number radio alarm clock model RC-6003B

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H 4.14 in W 10.63 in D 5.91 in

Original 1970s National Panasonic flip-number radio alarm clock model RC-6003B

By Panasonic

Located in München, DE

Near mint condition original 1970s National Panasonic flip-digit clock radio, model RC-6003B. 100% original condition with beige plastic casing.

Category

1970s Japanese Space Age Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Metal

Vintage White Copal Model 222 Flip Clock

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H 3 in W 2.5 in D 5.5 in

Vintage White Copal Model 222 Flip Clock

By Copal Clock 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A beautiful Mid-Century Modern Copal Model 222 flip clock with white plastic case, black face, and clear plastic front.

Category

Mid-20th Century Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Plastic

Vintage White Copal Model 222 Flip Clock

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H 3 in W 2.5 in D 5.5 in

Vintage White Copal Model 222 Flip Clock

By Copal Clock 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A Mid-Century Modern Copal Model 222 flip clock with off-white plastic case, black face, and clear plastic front.

Category

Mid-20th Century Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Plastic

Vintage White Copal Model 222 Flip Clock

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H 3 in W 2.5 in D 5.5 in

Vintage White Copal Model 222 Flip Clock

By Copal Clock 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A Mid-Century Modern Copal Model 222 flip clock with off-white plastic case, black face, and clear plastic front.

Category

Mid-20th Century Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Plastic

Vintage White Copal Model 222 Flip Clock

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H 3 in W 2.5 in D 5.5 in

Vintage White Copal Model 222 Flip Clock

By Copal Clock 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A Mid-Century Modern Copal Model 222 flip clock with off-white plastic case, black face, and clear plastic front.

Category

Mid-20th Century Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Plastic

Vintage White Copal Model 225 Flip Clock

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H 3 in W 3 in D 5.25 in

Vintage White Copal Model 225 Flip Clock

By Copal Clock 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A beautiful Mid-Century Modern Copal Model 225 flip clock with white plastic case, black face, and clear plastic front.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Plastic

Electric Art Deco Wooden Advertising Flip Clock

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H 3.75 in W 7.75 in D 3.25 in

Electric Art Deco Wooden Advertising Flip Clock

Located in San Diego, CA

The clock works great and has flip mechanism with multi colored numbers to update the time.

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Caslon 601 Date Flip Clock by Copal, 70s Japan

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H 3.55 in W 8.27 in D 3.55 in

Caslon 601 Date Flip Clock by Copal, 70s Japan

By Copal Clock 1

Located in Den Haag, NL

One of the most elaborate flip clocks by Copal from Japan with day and date besides the time.

Category

1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Aluminum

60's-70's Large Solari & C/Udine Flip Clock, Italy

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H 7.5 in W 19.75 in D 7.75 in

60's-70's Large Solari & C/Udine Flip Clock, Italy

By Solari Udine

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A larger scale Italian flip clock removed from a bank with rectangle case the front in clear plastic and the back in black metal and plastic.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Plastic

Flip Clock by Bürk from 1970s

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H 12.6 in W 16.54 in D 4.73 in

Flip Clock by Bürk from 1970s

Located in Vienna, AT

original very early flip flap day date month clock from circa 1971 - fully working fitted with 220V movement as on pics .

Category

1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic

Mid Century Modernist Arthur Umanoff Howard Miller Rosewood Cylinder Flip Clock

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H 3.5 in W 6 in D 3.5 in

Mid Century Modernist Arthur Umanoff Howard Miller Rosewood Cylinder Flip Clock

By Howard Miller, Arthur Umanoff

Located in Troy, MI

Rare Arthur Umanoff model 4620 desk clock for Howard Miller circa 1960s Rosewood and acrylic cylinder case with exposed movement and flip numbers Original label intact Please note m...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Acrylic, Rosewood

Large Station, Airport, Factory Wall Flip Clock by Gino Valle for Solari Udine

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H 13 in W 21.66 in D 6.7 in

Large Station, Airport, Factory Wall Flip Clock by Gino Valle for Solari Udine

By Solari Udine, Gino Valle

Located in Vienna, AT

Cast aluminium case painted with glass front. Designed in Italy in 1965 by Gino Valle for Solari Udine. Formerly a slave clock, now fitted with an pulse generator. Delivery time abo...

Category

1960s Italian Industrial Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

1970s Mid Century Japanese Modern Copal Flip Alarm Clock

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H 1.97 in W 7.09 in D 2.76 in

1970s Mid Century Japanese Modern Copal Flip Alarm Clock

By Copal Clock 1, Riki Watanabe

Located in San Diego, CA

Copal Vintage Flip Clock from the the 1960s-70s. It was tested over several days and kept prefect time.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Plastic

Japanese Space Age Flip Alarm Clock by Copal, 1970s

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H 2.76 in W 5.32 in D 2.76 in

Japanese Space Age Flip Alarm Clock by Copal, 1970s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

There certainly a vibe of early James Bond to this vintage flip clock from Japanese Copal LTD Co. Design/model number: 109416.

Category

1970s Japanese Space Age Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Flip Alarm Clock with Nightlight COPAL 227 Made in Japan, 1960-70s

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H 9.06 in W 9.06 in D 8.27 in

Vintage Flip Alarm Clock with Nightlight COPAL 227 Made in Japan, 1960-70s

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

The Copal Vintage Flip Clock with Alarm and Nightlight, Model 227, exemplifies precision and style.

Category

1970s Japanese Space Age Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Twemco Flip Date Calendar Wall Clock, 1960s, Hong Kong

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H 10 in W 10 in D 3 in

Midcentury Twemco Flip Date Calendar Wall Clock, 1960s, Hong Kong

By TWEMCO

Located in Biebergemund, Hessen

Very rare automatic flip calendar clock made by Twemco, Hong Kong in 1960s.

Category

1960s Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Metal

Vintage Italian Design Clock with Flip Calendar - Space Age 60s 70s Decor

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H 10.83 in W 10.83 in D 2.37 in

Vintage Italian Design Clock with Flip Calendar - Space Age 60s 70s Decor

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

This vintage 1960s/70s wall clock combines timeless design with functional precision. Featuring a green plastic frame and a gold dial with bold 70s-style typography, it stands out as...

Category

1960s French Space Age Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Metal

Space Age Rare Flip Electric Clock by Caslon

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H 3.75 in W 6 in D 4 in

Space Age Rare Flip Electric Clock by Caslon

Located in San Diego, CA

Simple and rare Caslon flip desk table top electric clock black plastic case with glass visor, circa 1970's in perfect working condition.

Category

20th Century Japanese Space Age Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Glass, Plastic

Vintage 70’s Clock with Flip Calendar by ODO France - Space Age Charming Decor

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H 26 in W 21 in D 8 in

Vintage 70’s Clock with Flip Calendar by ODO France - Space Age Charming Decor

By Odo

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

Step back in time in the realm of 70’s clocks with this amazing vintage wall clock featuring a flip calendar, produced by ODO Clock in France during the 1970s.

Category

1970s French Space Age Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Metal

Space Age Wall Clock with Calendar from Odo France, 1970s

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H 8.27 in W 10.24 in D 3.15 in

Space Age Wall Clock with Calendar from Odo France, 1970s

By Odo

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

Stunning space age wall clock with flip calendar produced in France by ODO clock in the 70s.

Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Metal

Giant Italian Flip Clock by Gino Valle 1923-2003

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H 13 in W 22 in D 7 in

Giant Italian Flip Clock by Gino Valle 1923-2003

Located in San Francisco, CA

Made in Udine, Italy by Solari & Co. enameled cast aluminum and glass fluorescent lighted flip clock

Category

20th Century Italian Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Aluminum

Rare American Art Deco, Machine Age Penwood Numechron Imperial Bakelite and Tenite Digital Electrical Flip Clock

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H 4.5 in W 10.25 in D 4.5 in

Rare American Art Deco, Machine Age Penwood Numechron Imperial Bakelite and Tenite Digital Electrical Flip Clock

By Pennwood Numechron

Located in Port Hope, ON

This rare American Art Deco, Numechron Imperial model electric digital flip clock by Penwood is an icon of Machine Age design.

Category

1940s American Art Deco Flip Clock Vintage

German Garant Wall Clock from Early 1970s

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H 12.6 in W 16.54 in D 4.73 in

German Garant Wall Clock from Early 1970s

By Garant

Located in Haderslev, DK

Rare piece of high quality made flip clock by German Garant model number DT 17.

Category

1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic, Lacquer

Winding Alarm Clock by PRIM, Czechoslovakia, "Space Age" 1960s

$182Sale Price|20% Off

H 3.15 in W 3.15 in D 3.55 in

Winding Alarm Clock by PRIM, Czechoslovakia, "Space Age" 1960s

By PRIM Clocks

Located in Praha, CZ

Good original condition. Made by 1960s, in the Space Age. Fully functional, repolished.

Category

1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Plastic

Breitling Navitimer 1461 Chronograph Limited Edition Automatic Watch Ref. A19370

$6,495

Dm 1.78 in

Breitling Navitimer 1461 Chronograph Limited Edition Automatic Watch Ref. A19370

By Breitling

Located in New York, NY

This Breitling Navitimer 1461 Limited Edition is crafted in stainless steel and features a blue dial with the collection’s signature slide-rule scale, chronograph functions, and mult...

Category

20th Century Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Art Deco 30hr Desk Clock On A Bakelite Base, Fully Serviced. c1930

$599

H 4.34 in W 7.09 in D 2.76 in

Art Deco 30hr Desk Clock On A Bakelite Base, Fully Serviced. c1930

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this very attractive Art Deco table/ desk clock. The movement we believe is of a German manufacturer origin because the chapter ring is marked “Foreign”, wh...

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Brass, Chrome

art deco table clock, Bayard brand, works.

$708

H 9.85 in Dm 7.88 in

art deco table clock, Bayard brand, works.

By Bayard

Located in Mouscron, WHT

art deco table clock, Bayard brand, works.

Category

1940s French Art Deco Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Brass

Breitling Crosswind Limited Steel White Dial Automatic Watch B44356

$5,924Sale Price|20% Off

Breitling Crosswind Limited Steel White Dial Automatic Watch B44356

By Breitling

Located in New York, NY

Pre-owned Limited Edition Breitling Crosswind 44mm Steel Chronograph White Dial Automatic Mens Watch B44356. The bracelet is Breitling original 375A but doesn't come with this partic...

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Flip Clock Vintage

Breitling Steel Old Navitmer Mens Chronograph Wristwatch

$4,995

Breitling Steel Old Navitmer Mens Chronograph Wristwatch

By Breitling

Located in Stamford, CT

Breitling Mens steel navitmer chronograph. Recently serviced. New Breitling band. 92.7 grams Length: 47.48m Width: 40mm Band width at case: 22mm Case thickness: 14.41mm Band: Origin...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Breitling Navitimer World Automatic Men's Watch, Stainless Steel, 46mm

$4,800

W 1.82 in

Breitling Navitimer World Automatic Men's Watch, Stainless Steel, 46mm

By Breitling

Located in New York, NY

Reference Number: A24322 Brand: Breitling Model: Navitimer World Condition: Mint Case Diameter: 46mm Case Material: Stainless Steel Bracelet Material: Leather Dial Color: White Mov...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Breitling Navitimer 1 B01 Steel Black Dial Mens Watch AB0127211B1A1

$9,409

Breitling Navitimer 1 B01 Steel Black Dial Mens Watch AB0127211B1A1

By Breitling

Located in New York, NY

Store Display Model Never Worn. Can have minor blemishes or Missing tags and Stickers. Comes with an Original Box and Chronostore Authentication Certificate. Covered by a 3-year Chro...

Category

2010s Swiss Flip Clock Vintage

Mid Century Modern Spartus Atomic Wall Clock! Hyper-Rare NOS Unused & Mint!

$1,200Sale Price|33% Off

H 975 in W 9.75 in D 2.5 in

Mid Century Modern Spartus Atomic Wall Clock! Hyper-Rare NOS Unused & Mint!

By Spartus Clocks

Located in Peoria, AZ

Time Warp! 1959 Sputnik Styled Spartus Wall Clock New Old Stock! Mint Vintage Condition! This is a spectacular find! An unused Sputnik style mid century modern Spartus wall clo...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Metal

Breitling Superocean Heritage Chronograph 46MM A13320 Stainless Steel Watch

$3,785

Dm 1.82 in

Breitling Superocean Heritage Chronograph 46MM A13320 Stainless Steel Watch

By Breitling

Located in Houston, TX

Brand: Breitling Gender: Men's Metal Type: Stainless Steel Length: 7.50 inches Diameter: 46.00 mm Weight: 203.08 grams BREITLING Gent's stainless steel, Swiss made wristwatch. ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Breitling Chronomat, Reference Number: A13310

$7,040

Dm 1.5 in

Breitling Chronomat, Reference Number: A13310

By Breitling

Located in New York, NY

Breitling Chronomat, Reference Number: A13310; 38mm Stainless steel case, Factory mother of pearls dial featuring Automatic movement with Chronograph and date, stainless steel diamon...

Category

20th Century Swiss Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Breitling Montbrillant Limited Edition 47MM A23351A6/G741 Steel Watch

$5,155

Dm 1.86 in

Breitling Montbrillant Limited Edition 47MM A23351A6/G741 Steel Watch

By Breitling

Located in Houston, TX

Brand: Breitling Gender: Men Metal Type: Stainless Steel Diameter: 47.00 mm Weight: 211.59 grams One gent's stainless steel BREITLING Swiss-made wristwatch with original box and...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Steel

Henry Dreyfuss Wall Clock

$420Sale Price|20% Off

H 2 in Dm 7 in

Henry Dreyfuss Wall Clock

By Henry Dreyfuss

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Highly graphic chrome wall clock with classic 50's details. Sweeping hand movement on this wonderful clock designed by one the greatest industrial designers of this century.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Italian Postmodern Wall Clock from Junghans, 1980s

$571

H 15.56 in W 15.56 in D 1.58 in

Vintage Italian Postmodern Wall Clock from Junghans, 1980s

By Junghans Uhren GmbH

Located in Hamburg, DE

Vintage Italian Postmodern Wall Clock from Junghans, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark.

Category

20th Century Italian Post-Modern Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Plastic

Mid Century Modern Howard MIller Jefferson Tabletop Clock Brass

$60Sale Price|20% Off

H 7.25 in W 5.75 in D 2 in

Mid Century Modern Howard MIller Jefferson Tabletop Clock Brass

By Howard Miller

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a mid-century modern Howard MIller Jefferson tabletop clock. Finished in satin brass. Quartz movement. Tested and currently working without any issues. Includ...

Category

1990s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Brass

Vintage German Electric Wall Clock from Palmtag, 1960s

$284

H 2.76 in Dm 12.21 in

Vintage German Electric Wall Clock from Palmtag, 1960s

By Jacob Palmtag

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This wall clock was produced by Palmtag in Germany during the 1960s. It features a silver chrome plated iron frame, a metal dial and a curved clear glass cover. Original electric mov...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Industrial Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Iron, Chrome

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$1,490

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Located in Vienna, AT

Very rare wall clock made of wooden frame with white painted glass clock face and black digits caught in steel, made by Chomutov in the 1930s. The original movement replaced to an el...

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1930s Czech Bauhaus Flip Clock Vintage

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By Bulgari

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Bvlgari Estate Sapphire Crystal Quartz Watch Stainless Steel 38 mm B12 This elegant Authentic Bvlgari Watch is made of stainless steel. Newly polished TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 P...

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1990s Swiss Flip Clock Vintage

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$7,950 / set

H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in

1940s Kozelka & Kropacek Armchairs in Texel Sheepskin & Brown Patinated Frame

By Jindřich Halabala, Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek

Located in Almelo, NL

Mid-Century Czech design by Kozelka & Kropacek, reupholstered in luxurious Texel sheepskin with warm brown patinated bentwood frames. Comfort, craftsmanship, and timeless style. De...

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1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Flip Clock Vintage

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Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood

Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft

$2,860 / item

H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft

By Neca Abrantes

Located in Jardim America, SP

This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...

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2010s Brazilian Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Straw

Multi Strand Bead Emerald Necklace with Carved Drop Pendant

$12,000

L 16.5 in

Multi Strand Bead Emerald Necklace with Carved Drop Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Multi Strand Bead Emerald Necklace with Carved Drop Pendant This double-strand emerald necklace features deep green beads leading to a diamond-set clasp and pendant. The centerpiece...

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20th Century Unknown Retro Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Rolex Datejust Custom Blue Diamond Dial and Diamond Bezel Two Tone

$10,900Sale Price|20% Off

Dm 1.42 in

Rolex Datejust Custom Blue Diamond Dial and Diamond Bezel Two Tone

By Rolex

Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA

BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Datejust REFRENCE: 16233 SIZE: 36mm CASE: 18k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel DIAL: Custom Blue with Diamonds BEZEL: Custom Yellow Gold with Diamonds BAND: Jubile...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Flip Clock Vintage

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Diamond, White Diamond, Mixed Metal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainl...

Organic Shaped Modern Coffee Table by Last Workshop, Walnut

$3,470 / item

H 15 in W 58 in D 32 in

Organic Shaped Modern Coffee Table by Last Workshop, Walnut

By Last Workshop

Located in Chicago, IL

Organic shaped coffee table by Last Workshop, 2023 Solid walnut wood finish. IN STOCK: 1 If not in stock, current production: 6-7 weeks 58"L x 32" x 15"H Walnut finish. Customers ...

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2010s American Organic Modern Flip Clock Vintage

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Hardwood, Walnut

Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Minibox' Table Lamp in Green for Stilnovo

$696 / item

H 7.4 in W 1.8 in D 7.7 in

Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Minibox' Table Lamp in Green for Stilnovo

By Stilnovo, Gae Aulenti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Minibox' table lamp in green for Stilnovo Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the M...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Metal

Gucci 100M Steel Rectangular Custom Diamond G-Bezel Black Dial Unisex Watch

$1,900

Gucci 100M Steel Rectangular Custom Diamond G-Bezel Black Dial Unisex Watch

By Gucci

Located in New York, NY

Auth Gucci stainless Steel diamond “G” Bezel watch Gucci Silver Stainless Steel Black Dial 3600 Swiss Water Resistant Wrist Watch. Pre-Owned Case Diameter: 32mm stainless steel 3...

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2010s Swiss Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel

Van Cleef and Arpels 18901 watch. 18k Gold VCA La Classique Ladies Watch.

$2,070

Dm 0.83 in

Van Cleef and Arpels 18901 watch. 18k Gold VCA La Classique Ladies Watch.

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Genuine Van Cleef & Arpels Watch Classic or Classique Ladies ref. 18901 18k Yellow Gold Case. Condition: Shows little to no wear. Comes with genuine leather band. New battery inst...

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20th Century Modern Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Breitling Super Avenger 48MM A13370 White Dial Diamond Bezel Chrono Steel Watch

$4,300

Dm 1.89 in

Breitling Super Avenger 48MM A13370 White Dial Diamond Bezel Chrono Steel Watch

By Breitling

Located in Houston, TX

Brand: Breitling Gender: Men's Metal Type: Stainless Steel Diameter: 48.00 mm Weight: 261.57 grams BREITLING Gent's stainless steel, diamond BREITLING Swiss made wristwatch. Eng...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel

Omega Seamaster De Ville Automatic Day-Date Vintage Wristwatch

$1,071

Dm 1.36 in

Omega Seamaster De Ville Automatic Day-Date Vintage Wristwatch

By Omega

Located in London, GB

A classic vintage Omega Seamaster De Ville wristwatch, featuring an automatic movement with day-date display. The watch is housed in an elegant gold-plated case, showcasing the refin...

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21st Century and Contemporary Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

HIFI Vinyl LP Storage Bench / Record Shelf Mid-Century Modern Walnut Pete Deeble

$2,300 / item

H 20.5 in W 14 in D 67 in

HIFI Vinyl LP Storage Bench / Record Shelf Mid-Century Modern Walnut Pete Deeble

By Pete Deeble

Located in Long Beach, CA

This bench is the ideal solution to having records sitting all over your house and no place to sit. This is an original design, but with a strong influence of Mid Century Danish Mode...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flip Clock Vintage

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Walnut

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon

$8,342 / set

H 24.01 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in Dm 13.78 in

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon

By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...

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2010s Portuguese Minimalist Flip Clock Vintage

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Burl, Poplar

Braun SK 61 Phonosuper Radiogram by Dieter Rams & Hans Gugelot, Germany, c. 1962

$5,500

H 9.5 in W 23 in D 11.5 in

Braun SK 61 Phonosuper Radiogram by Dieter Rams & Hans Gugelot, Germany, c. 1962

By Hans Gugelot, Dieter Rams, Braun

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Braun SK 61 Phonosuper Radiogram by Dieter Rams & Hans Gugelot, Germany, c. 1962 A rare and iconic Braun SK 61 Phonosuper Radiogram, designed by Dieter Rams and Hans Gugelot for...

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Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Enamel

Omega Speedmaster Reduced 39MM 3539.50.00 Stainless Steel Automatic Watch

$4,815

Dm 1.54 in

Omega Speedmaster Reduced 39MM 3539.50.00 Stainless Steel Automatic Watch

By Omega

Located in Houston, TX

Brand: Omega Gender: Men Metal Type: Stainless Steel Diameter: 39.00 mm Weight: 93.60 grams Gent's stainless steel OMEGA Swiss-made wristwatch. The "OMEGA " trademark (or hallma...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Flip Clock Vintage

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

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Flip Clock Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the flip clock vintage you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A flip clock vintage — often made from metal, plastic and glass — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer flip clock vintage, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A flip clock vintage is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Industrial styles are sought with frequency. A well-made flip clock vintage has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Solari Udine, Gino Valle and Howard Miller are consistently popular.

How Much is a Flip Clock Vintage?

A flip clock vintage can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,200, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $14,900.

Finding the Right Clocks for You

A sophisticated clock design, whether it’s a desk clock, mantel clock or large wall clock for your living room, is a decorative object to be admired in your home as much as it is a necessary functional element. This is part of the reason clocks make such superb collectibles. Given the versatility of these treasured fixtures — they’ve long been made in a range of shapes, sizes and styles — a clock can prove integral to your own particular interior decor.

Antique and vintage clocks can whisk us back to the 18th and 19th centuries. When most people think of antique clocks, they imagine an Art Deco Bakelite tabletop clock or wall clock, named for the revolutionary synthetic plastic, Bakelite, of which they’re made, or a stately antique grandfather clock. But the art of clock-making goes way back, transcending continents and encompassing an entire range of design styles and technologies. In short, there are many kinds of clocks depending on your needs.

A variety of wall clocks can be found on 1stDibs. A large antique hand-carved walnut wall clock is best suited to a big room and a flat background given what will likely be outwardly sculptural features, while Georgian grandfather clocks, or longcase clocks, will help welcome rainswept guests into your entryway or foyer. An interactive cuckoo clock, large or small, is guaranteed to bring outsize personality to your living room or dining room. For conversation pieces of a similar breed, mid-century modern enthusiasts go for the curious Ball clock, the first of more than 150 clock models conceived in the studio of legendary architect and designer George Nelson.

Minimalist contemporary clocks and books pair nicely on a shelf, but an eye-catching vintage mantel clock can add balance to your home library while drawing attention to your art and design books and other decorative objects. Ormolu clocks dating from the Louis XVI period, designed in the neoclassical style, are often profusely ornate, featuring architectural flourishes and rich naturalistic details. Rococo-style mantel clocks of Meissen porcelain or porcelain originating from manufacturers in cities such as Limoges, France, during the 18th and 19th centuries, exude an air of imperial elegance on your shelves or side tables and can help give your desk a 19th-century upgrade.

On 1stDibs, find a range of extraordinary antique and vintage clocks today.

Questions About Flip Clock Vintage

How does a flip clock work?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
The flip clock works on the split-flap mechanism wherein the pages or tiles are attached to a wheel. There are dedicated sections for hours and minutes for clear indication. It operates on an electric motor that moves with the help of a reduction gear train.
What are those flip clocks called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Flip clocks are sometimes called flap clocks. However, flip clock is the more commonly used name. They feature separate hour and minute numbers that flip over to mark the passage of time. Remigio Solari invented the flip clock system in 1948. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of flip clocks.
How old does a clock have to be to be vintage?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Vintage is a somewhat interpretable term for older clocks. If a clock is over 100 years old, it can officially be considered antique, but vintage is a bit more open of a term. Many collectors consider around 50 years old to be vintage, but a more open concept is that if the clock could not be reproduced today, it could be considered vintage. On 1stDibs, find an array of beautiful vintage and antique clocks.
How can you tell if a clock is vintage?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
To tell if a clock is vintage, look for a maker's mark. From there, you can consult trusted online resources to determine who produced your clock. Then, by reviewing the manufacturer's catalogues, you can get a rough idea of when the maker produced similar clocks. For a clock to be considered vintage, it must be at least 20 years old. Clocks made 100 years ago or earlier are antique. Another way to date your clock is to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer inspect it. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage and antique clocks.