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CHRONIX Unique vintage, retro style nixie clock with alarm and blue LED back light SILVER METALLIC CASE  Nixie tubes clock description: Nixie clock shows time in HH:MM:SS format on 6 IN-12 vintage nixie tube displays. Tubes come from new old stock, which guarantees their long operation. Clock case is made from wood and transparent acrylic enclosure. Case is painted with durable, high quality polyurethane lacquer. Each clock is carefully assembled by hand from new parts and tested before shipping to ensure long reliable operation. What distinguishes this nixie clock: There are many cheaper, mass produced clocks but most of them lack of distinctiveness. Connection of vintage nixie displays with modern electronics constitutes this original and unique time piece that brings back the memories of old neon signs and vacuum tubes 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 digits changing from one to another as the time goes by. Besides timekeeping function, nixie clock can be a great conversation piece and unique steampunk room decoration that will bring nice warm, vintage look to any interior. This unique nixie clock can also be a great gift for any cold war 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 are the very first fully electrical numeric displays developed in mid 50's. Nixie displays utilize phenomenon of glow discharge of neon gas surrounding numerical shaped cathodes. Unlike in modern displays, shape of each nixie digit resembles handwritten numeral. During Cold War era nixie tubes were commonly used in first computers and measuring devices. In late 80's nixie tubes were superseded by modern LED, VFD and LCD displays.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 still be found in old military surplus warehouses. Nowadays nixie tubes are once again revived in retro style clocks that bring memories of Cold War era. 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 24 hours 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 a larm- 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 blue 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: (clock demonstrated on below movie may have different case color but it's operation is exactly the same as the clock offered on this listing) 
6xIN-12 nixie tubes clock with black mat case - demonstration of slot machine effect - YouTube Video will open in a new window Movie demonstrating clock's features: nixie clock movie Link to user manual: Technical details: Clock condition: new Clock dimensions: 9.5x3.15x3.15in (240x80x80mm) Tubes 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: silver metallic Power 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: Payment: we accept PayPal payment only. Shipping address: Due to ebay seller protection policy we send only to the address provided during checkout. Shipping time: This item will be sent by registered priority airmail within handling time declared on "Shipping and payments" tab. Tracking: We will upload tracking number to your order within 1 business day after shipping. _________________________________________________________________ You may check shipping status on one of the following sites (copy tracking number attached to your order in purchase history): _________________________________________________________________ Delivery time: usually 5-10 days since shipping to Europe and 10-20 days since shipping to USA, Canada, Australia and other countries. Please keep in mind that delivery sometimes may take up to 4 weeks since shipment due to post delays or customs clearance. Any import tax or customs charges should be paid by the buyer. Thank You for your interest and bidding! |