Flip clock, Desk clock - Diamond Shangai Mechanical Flip Day Date French & English Bicolor Space Age Plastic, Metal, Glass - 1970-1980 - Serviced

Shanghai China Mechanical Desk Clock with Calendar – Bicolor Red & White – Design Statement – Fully Serviced – 1970s
A bold and highly decorative vintage desk clock that perfectly captures the aesthetic language of the 1970s, where function meets strong visual identity.
This piece is defined by its striking bicolor construction, with an ivory white front contrasted by a vivid red rear body, creating a sharp, architectural presence. The horizontal layout, combined with the chrome frame and integrated calendar windows, gives the object a distinctly modernist character with clear influences from mid-century industrial design.
The dial is beautifully balanced, while the right-side module introduces a dynamic visual rhythm through the dual-window calendar system. This element is not only functional but also a key design feature.
Particularly attractive is the multilingual day display (French / English) with a refined color coding:
Sunday in red for emphasis
Saturday in green
All other days in black
This subtle use of color adds depth and personality, making the clock visually engaging even at rest.
Inside, a mechanical movement drives both time and calendar functions. The movement has been fully serviced and cleaned, ensuring reliable operation and preserving the integrity of the piece.
All functions are in working order:
Timekeeping: running and stable
Alarm: functioning correctly
Calendar: date and day advancing properly
The internal mechanism, visible in the photos, reflects the honest construction and engineering typical of the period.
Condition
Excellent vintage condition. No cracks or structural damage. Age-related signs only. A well-preserved example with strong display appeal.
Dimensions & Weight
Height: 12 cm
Width: 22 cm
Depth: 6 cm
Weight: approx. 600 g
A highly decorative and functional object, ideal for collectors of design-oriented vintage pieces or as a statement element in a curated interior.
The item offered is original, vintage, and pre-owned, and is described accurately and in good faith.
Before listing, the item is carefully cleaned, tested, and documented with detailed photographs All functions mentioned in the description are tested and verified and are tested again before shipment as a final quality check.
Photographs and any accompanying video form an integral part of the description and accurately represent the condition of the item at the time of listing.
As this is a vintage item, minor signs of age and normal wear are to be expected and are consistent with its age. Any structural damage, missing parts, or non-functioning features are clearly disclosed in the description and/or visible in the images. Colours may vary slightly due to lighting conditions and screen settings.
The item will be professionally packed using protective materials, and double-boxed where appropriate. Shipping is tracked . The item is handed over to the carrier in the same condition as documented prior to dispatch.In the unfortunate case of damage during transport the buyer is invited to follow Catawiki’s guidelines in a timely manner.
The buyer is responsible for providing a correct shipping address and for collecting the parcel within the carrier’s specified timeframe. In case of non-collection, refusal of delivery, or incorrect address, Catawiki’s applicable procedures and conditions will apply.
By placing a bid, the buyer confirms that they have carefully read the description and reviewed all images .
This is a vintage mechanical item. Due to its age and original components, slight variations in performance, accuracy, or behaviour may occur over time, even if fully functional at the time of testing. All stated functions have been tested and verified at the time of listing and again before shipment.
The item has not been modified unless explicitly stated and is intended for normal use consistent with its age, or for collection and display.