Nixie Clock unique vintage steampunk watch with 6xIN-12 tubes alarm cold war era For Sale

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Unique vintage, retro style nixie clockwith alarm and green LED back light
CNC MACHINED ACRYLIC CASE
Nixie tubes clock description:
Nixie clock shows time in HH:MM:SS format on 6 IN-12 vintage nixie tubes.
Tubes come from new old stock, which guarantees their long operation.Clock case is made from CNC machined acrylic sheetand acrylic enclosure.Each clock is carefully assembled by hand from high quality partsand tested before shipping to ensure long reliable operation.
What distinguishes this nixie clock:
There are many cheaper, mass produced clocksbut most of them lack of distinctiveness.Connection of vintage nixie displays with modern electronics constitutes this original
and unique time piece which brings back the memories of old neon signs and Cold War era.Nixie tubes are no longer produced which makes this vintage clock unique and rare item.Unlike modern LED or LCD displays, nixie tubes have this unique, mysterious orange glow.
It\'s pretty mesmerizing to watch digitschanging from one to anotheras the time goes by.Besides timekeeping function, nixie clock could bea great conversation pieceand uniquesteampunk room decoration that will bring nice warm, vintage look to any interior.This unique nixie clock can also be a great gift for any steampunk or retro enthusiast.
About nixie tubes:
IN-12 nixie tubes are Cold War era vintage displays that were produced in former Soviet Union.Nixie tubes were the very first fully electrical numeric displays developed in mid 50\'s.Nixiedisplays utilize phenomenon of glow discharge of neon gas surrounding numerical like shaped cathodes.During Cold War era nixie tubes were commonly used in first computers and measuring devices.In late 80\'s nixie tubes were supplanted by more modern LED, VFD and LCD displays.
In post Soviet Union states nixie tubes were still being produced till late 90\'s.
New old stock nixie tubes (NOS) can be still found in old militarysurpluswarehouses.
Nowadays nixie tubes are once again revived in unique retro style clocks which bring memories of Cold War era.Because of this nixie clocks are becoming increasingly popular among steampunk, retro, vintage items enthusiasts.
Clock Features:-Hours, Minutes and Seconds display-Clock utilizes quartz oscillator for measuring time (ensures high accuracy)
-Software time correction for adjusting clock\'s accuracy (±9.9s/day with 0.1s resolution)
-Built-in accumulator for time backup during short power interrupts (lasts up to 24h)
-Settings are stored in nonvolatile EEPROM memory
-12 or 24hours time displaying format
-Selectable 2 modes of left tube\'s dot (glowing dot indicates PM time or alarm ON)
-Simple time, alarm and menu setting using 3 buttons
- Programmable alarm
-Optional first zero blanking
-Auto increase of adjusted value while pressing button for 2s for quick setting
-Maintains time during setup mode (useful when changing between ST and DST)
-Seconds can be reset to zero to precisely set the time
-Selectable blinking of neon colons (blinking can be switched On/Off)
-Selectable 4 level tubes brightness
-Switchable LED back light following tubes brightness
-One button for switching LED back light On/Off
-Programmable timed tubes dimming or blanking mode(tubes can be dimmed or blanked during night to extend their life expectancy)
-Programmable tubes exercising routines(prevents cathode poisoning and extends tubes life expectancy)
-3 tubes exercising routines (cycling, cycling with scrolling or slot machine)activated every 1, 10, 60 min or midnight
Movie demonstrating clock\'s operation:
(flickering visible on movie is caused by camera and isn\'t visible in reality)
(case and back light color may vary the listing description)

6xIN-12 nixie tubes clock with acrylic case - demonstration of slot machine effect - YouTube

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Link to user manual:

user manual

Technical details:
Clock condition: newClock type: IN-12, tubes are new, never used (NOS)
Nixie tubes life expectancy: averages up to 200 000h (22 years) and more(tubes are inserted in sockets so they could be easily replaced if needed)
Digits height: 0.7in /18mm (owing high contrast digits are easily readable even from far distance)
Power consumption: ~ 3W
Clock style: vintage, retro, steampunk
Case color: transparent
LED back light color: greenPower supply requirements:- output voltage: 9V DC (regulated/precise output voltage)- input voltage: 110-230V AC (depending on your location)- minimal output current: 500mA to 1000mA - power plug: US, EU, UK, AU (depending on your location)- end plug: barrel plug 5.5mm/2.1mm ( + inside, - outside)
Power adapter with EU plug (and US/UK/AU plug adapter depending on buyer location) is included.Clock is not dependent on mains voltage or frequency which means it will work all over the world.Please visit our other listings with nixie clocks(click on photo below)
PAYMENT AND SHIPPING:
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Any import tax or customs charges should be paid by the buyer.
Thank You for your interest and offerding!