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Copal flip clock

Copal flip clock from the 1970s, synchronous motor.

$60–150Buy on eBay
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A synchronous motor counts the mains frequency and turns little plastic leaves. No chip, a soft click every minute, and a design that still looks like the future.

Repairable
Opens with common tools, spare parts are available, and replacement parts work without the maker unlocking them.
Calm
Does not compete for your attention: no notifications, feeds or endless content. Does its job and gets out of the way.

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Survival checklist

What it survives, next to the smart one it replaces.
1
=SURVIVES(threat)Survives…
ThisCopal flip clock
What it replacesSmart oneAmazon Echo Spot
2
Power cut
FALSE
FALSE
3
Wi-Fi goes down
TRUE
FALSE
4
The company switches off its servers
TRUE
FALSE
5
Someone tries to hack it
TRUE
FALSE
6
A firmware update goes wrong
TRUE
FALSE
7
Twenty years from now
TRUE
FALSE
8
=COUNTIF(TRUE)Total
5 of 65/6
0 of 60/6

The smart one is the Amazon Echo Spot.

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Counts the mains frequency to keep time. Flips quietly.

Copal flip clock

$60–150
Repairable · Calm
Copal flip clock$60–150
Buy on eBay