Nixie Watch Discussion
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Nixie Watch Discussion

By Horology75 · Sep 10, 2023 · 29 replies
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Horology75's post captures the infectious allure of Nixie tube timepieces, a fascination often shared among collectors of mechanical watches. This article explores the unique aesthetic and horological appeal of Nixie clocks, a niche yet captivating segment of timekeeping. Horology75's initial dive into this world, humorously attributed to moderator Patrick_y, sparks a broader discussion on the various forms and historical context of these glowing digital displays.

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Lankysudanese
Sep 10, 2023
Wow wow wow 🤩

. Alf Mabrouk!

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Chronometer (aka yacomino)
Sep 10, 2023
Crazy cool! I am a tube fan for audio so I melt everytime I see these clock!

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LiftAngle51
Sep 10, 2023
AB class trafo

I like analog AB class with a trafo Audio the most. Digital have it’s failures, while i use a streamer for nonstop music. It’s the amplification that will always be old school. Tubes looks amazing, i can only agree that.

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patrick_y
Sep 10, 2023
Did someone say Nixie???

Nixie Machine I - probably my favorite piece! Urwerk and Dalibor Farny's Collaboration! For Only Watch 2023! Looks like a Lightsaber from Star Wars. Dalibor Farny's 6 Tube Puri Clock Frank Buchwald X Dalibor Farny Collaboration, entitled Nixie Machine II A Frank Buchwald Lamp No. 3. Only a few of these were ever made. Frank Buchwald Lamp No. 1. Only about 20 something of these pieces have been artisan crafted in the artist's lifetime. Frank Buchwald's parts production... Herr Mad Scientist in hi

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Horology75
Sep 10, 2023
Amamzing creations !

One day !

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patrick_y
Sep 11, 2023
Hopefully one day soon. Both of these guys are in their 70s!

They're getting ready to retire!

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