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The time, in orange Soviet neon

IN-14 nixie tube clock

Six IN-14 nixie tubes, new old stock from Soviet-era warehouses, glowing orange in a case. The tubes plug into sockets instead of being soldered, so when one dies in a few years you replace it. A motion sensor turns the display off when nobody is in the room, and that's what stretches their life. It's the most expensive thing on this site and it looks it.

$269
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What it actually is

  • Real IN-14 tubes, new old stock
  • Socketed, so tubes are replaceable
  • Motion sensor sleeps the display
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Availability
In stock, low quantity
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Stock history

In stock on 1 of 1 day we have checked since Sep 10.

If it sells out, the closest thing still in stock is The sticks from the Iron Man movie.

Details

BrandNixie Star
ConditionNew
CategoryWeird lamps and lighting

Listed on Amazon as: Nixie Tube Clock with New and Easy Replaceable IN-14 Nixie…

Full Amazon listing name

Nixie Tube Clock with New and Easy Replaceable IN-14 Nixie Tubes - Motion Sensor - Visual Effects - Gift Idea - Premium Gift Packaging

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