Nixie Tube Clocks and the Nixie Wristwatch
Decades ago, Nixie Tubes were used as indicating devices in many types of instrumentation, and ultimately replaced by the cheaper  -unattractive-  LED display.
Having been obsolete for more than a quarter century, these glowing bottles of ionized gas have attracted another generation who appreciate their beauty.

My approach to Nixie Clock design began at the packaging. All model designs were influenced by Herman Miller, and others.
GPS Satellite receivers are used as the primary clock reference source, and deliver the highest timekeeping precision available.

Click here to view the IEEE Spectrum June '02 feature article on Nixie Clocks. Great examples of custom nixie clocks.

Click here to view the IEEE Spectrum July '03 article "A Clockwork Orange" building the NixiSat clock as a kit.     

Click here to view the IEEE Spectrum October '04 "Tools & Toys" article reviewing the NixiChron clock and others.


My Gallery of Discontinued Nixie Clocks

 I've built a few different clock models in the seven years since I began this crusade. Including the world's first Nixie Wristwatch! 

Click on the name of the clock model below for additional information and images about them. Note: none are offered for sale.



The Nixie Clock
Commemorative Clock
NixiSat
Cylinder NixiSat
NixZilla!
 


WWVB Clock
The Burl Clock
Nixie Tube Wristwatch
GPSII Cylinder (prototype)
NixiChron

   


Atomic Nixie Tube Clock
CyClock
Transparent Nixie Tube Clock
GPSII


It seems just about anyone who can swing a soldering iron has been selling home built nixie clocks via the online auctions lately. 
Beware of any nixie clocks or other gizmos that are directly line voltage powered. If it uses a low voltage wall adapter for power, 
it indicates the line voltage is isolated for safety. Always be sure to ask. And do some research. Beware: Some are complete crap.
And they have all visited here, using these nixie clocks as the benchmark for menu structure, features, and enclosure design ideas.


Heath kit GC-1000 Most Accurate Clock  - A Power Supply reliability upgrade procedure -


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The comedy corner:  Click on the image at right to view the    The design is out there...
 



A Nixie Gone Bad?
  -BEWARE





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Jeff Thomas
Resonant Instruments LLC
100 W. Hoover Ave. Suite 3
Mesa, Arizona 85210
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updated 06/15/07
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