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The timeless harmony of past and present.

My Nixie clocks are crafted in my workshop with passion, each unique piece embodying the elegance of wood, carbon, resin and the retro-futuristic technology of Nixie tubes
Let yourself be enchanted by the perfect marriage of exceptional craftsmanship and innovation.

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How does a Nixie tube work?

It is a type of gas discharge display tube used primarily in older electronic devices, such as meters, clocks, and measuring equipment. They were popular in the 1950s to 1970s.

A Nixie tube consists of a series of number-shaped cathodes (usually 0 to 9) arranged one behind the other. Each digit is formed by a cathode filament, surrounded by an anode (grid). When voltage is applied to a pair of cathode-anode electrodes, the gas inside the tube ionizes, creating a visible glow around the cathode.

Nixie tubes offer a unique retro aesthetic with their soft lighting and distinctive appearance. However, due to the complexity of their manufacture and the advent of more modern display technologies, such as liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and light-emitting diodes (LEDs), Nixie tubes have been largely replaced in commercial applications.

 But their unique and fascinating beauty allows me to make a superb clock with vintage charm.

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J’utilise actuellement 3 sortes de tubes.

The small model, known as the IN14 tube, comes mainly from Ukrainian suppliers. These tubes come from old, unused stock. They date from the 1970s and 1980s, so they are over 40 years old, but remain new because they have never been used. The tube measures approximately 5 cm. Unfortunately, they are becoming increasingly difficult to find and increasingly expensive. I still have a small amount in stock, but please hurry to place your order. Clocks using these tubes are 21 cm wide.

The large model is the best in its field. Approximately 15 cm high, these tubes are impossible to find on the vintage tube market. Fortunately, two craftsmen have started producing them again, drawing on the expertise of their predecessors. They are precision-made by hand and have a lifespan of 20 years. Nixie clocks using these tubes are between 55 and 65 cm wide.

The intermediate model measures approximately 9 cm. It has the same features as the large model and can be used to make Nixie clocks that are 33 cm wide.

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