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Introduction
The Cathode Corner Square Nixie Watch is just about the most unusual
yet practical timepiece you can wear on your wrist. It is a two-digit
Nixie tube wristwatch designed for everyday use. It’s guaranteed to get
attention. People will ask you, “What is that? Is it a watch? Show me
how it works.”
The Nixie Watch is water-resistant and rugged. The battery is easily
charged via the Micro USB port on the side. The watch requires no
button pushing to operate – it shows the hours, minutes and seconds in
sequence at the flick of the wrist. It provides a bit of theater with every
reading.
The large crystal shows off the workings of the watch: the tubes, battery,
and high-voltage power supply are all visible.
The watch features 12 or 24-hour time display mode, user-settable tilt
angle, and easy time setting operation. The timekeeping rate is
adjustable and the watch comes pre-adjusted to within a second a week.
The two Nixie tubes are the widely available B-5870 type and are
socketed for easy replacement in case of damage. These tubes have 0.6”
(14mm) tall digits for easy reading in adverse conditions.
The case is made of strong, lightweight aircraft aluminum. The rear half
is hard anodized for long life on your wrist. The front of the case is
gently contoured for comfort in all-day use, and is available in a variety
of colors. O-ring seals keep out water, dust and dirt. The strap is a
standard 22mm size, so a replacement strap is available at any fine
jeweler.
