Panasonic RC-6551 “digi-dater”

[12River0520]

Good afternoon Flip Clock Fans. I hope everyone is staying safe. I took this extra time provided by the COVID to work on a Panasonic 6551 that I scooped up for 50 bucks. Not a bad deal I thought. This clock in particular was missing a few flip tiles that I replaced from a donor clock I had lying around. All lights were pretty much out. I couldn’t remember if they were green or not so Mackey helped me out with those. Thanks bud! I order up a few OMROM switches that seems to have fixed the issue I was having for the Alarm. This particular repair was pointed out by Mackey after I asked if he had any ideas. I tried to take a few photos during the repairs but sometimes I get moving too fast and forget. Any who , here are a few photos for the finished clock all cleaned up. Oh , this is my first time owning one of these and I must say it’s probably my favorite clock I own for some reason.
Thanks Everyone!
Shane

[mrsteve7]

She's a beauty!
And as you've probably been at home for weeks as have I, that it has the date will come in handy because every day seems like the next

[12River0520]

She's a beauty!
And as you've probably been at home for weeks as have I, that it has the date will come in handy because every day seems like the next

You couldn’t be more right ! Time is flying by and the days just bleed together

[Mackey]

Yeah, that clock radio is looking fantastic! It's definitely one of panasonic's best looking clock radios.



Ad From:
The Boston Globe
Sun, Nov 19, 1972

First seen in ads in 1972 priced typically at about $65.
Adjusted for inflation, $64.95 in 1972 is equal to $406.09 in 2020.

[12River0520]

Yeah, that clock radio is looking fantastic! It's definitely one of panasonic's best looking clock radios.



Ad From:
The Boston Globe
Sun, Nov 19, 1972

First seen in ads in 1972 priced typically at about $65.
Adjusted for inflation, $64.95 in 1972 is equal to $406.09 in 2020.

Thanks for everything!
cheers !
Shane

[flipoclock]

That was one expensive clock back in the day. It's massive, but still stylish!

[12River0520]

Yeah definitely. Not ever having owned one I was surprised of the size. Definitely a nice addition to the collection.
Shane

[RetroFlip]

I think this model is also my favorite of the clock/radio configuration. Nice work.