Panasonic RC-7469 'Cameron' ca. 1971

[nx_2000]

Here for your viewing pleasure is the most beautiful clock in my modest collection, the Panasonic RC-7469. It was called the "Cameron" in advertising literature in 1971. I own seven flip clocks, but this is the one I wake up to in the morning. It features a walnut cabinet, AM-FM radio, "Sure-Awake" chirp alarm, and a headphone jack. I acquired it in October 2006 for the low price of $32. I have yet to see one in better condition than this.

I took these pictures in March of 2013 following a cleaning and repair. The first step-down gear in the motor failed, a common occurance. I harvested a replacement from a small Sony digimatic with a broken radio. It has performed flawlessly since then, and I never get tired of looking at it.

[Mackey]

Great write up!
I've had a couple of these (have two now) and watch more than one on eBay (lots there now for some reason .... sometimes there are none at all). In any event, I can attest that this is the best quality clock of this model I've ever seen. I think it's strange how they nicknamed these clocks (e.g. "The Cameron"). I noted that the RC-6003 was called "The Vernon." Not sure why they were using male names.

[Matthew]

This is the clock I once wanted. Or still want. FAN-tastic design. Wooden cabinet and those dials, very nice. Only I'm in Europe and I'd need a converter. Thanks for sharing this.