Nixie Clock
Role
Design
Year
2002
Photos
Barlby Carlsson
The watch is created from four transparent and rounded Nixie-tubes, contrasting the heavy aluminium base. Production of Nixie-tubes ceased 30 years ago, and not many remain. This makes the watch a limited edition.
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