Biggest new Nixie clock

[@johnnycats5157]

After your last two reviews of audiophile scam products (which I loved), it's great to see you review something you really truly enjoy.

[@FatNorthernBigot]

The enthusiasm feels real.

[@graealex]

Who wouldn't enjoy a "CD lathe"?

[@TeaObvious]

I am just disappointed that the speaker + bitrate of the alarm jingles sounds so bad. :(

[@TheOriginalMrP]

​@@graealex or a cd de-magnetizer 😆

[@matambale]

@@TeaObvious Agreed, the audio quality needs a level-up, considering the extraordinary visual experience.

[@kek23k]

Some people admire works of art but I find I can admire the engineering and craftsmanship in this piece in very much the same way. Absolutely stunning.

[@fernandoferreira6293]

A Picasso is unique. This is nuts and bolts plus artisanship with a bit of deco in the mix. In this century of fragmentation, art isn't merely broken but (as its people) almost fully lost. I also enjoyed this product but not disproportionately.

[@watershed44]

@kek23k Remember the tubes are HAND BLOWN glass, that IS an art form!

[@Empok_Nor]

Well Said.

[@dominateeye]

@@fernandoferreira6293 A Picasso is unique, yes, but the reproductions of it aren't. Still, many people can purchase a reproduction and hang it pride of place in their homes. If they can love that enough to call it art, I think someone is perfectly justified in calling this art as well.

[@baomao7243]

I like the rich, historical combination of technologies - warm, analog display technology from the 50’s, metal work and “new” glass made using metal working and glass blowing techniques dating back to Babylon, networked with modern 802.11, augmented with III-V semiconductors (LEDs), and precisely time synched w/ atomic-clock accuracy derived from a GPS satellite constellation. It isn’t just a clock, it is a technology time machine. Brilliant.

[@getlosttrails]

Not just a clock, a work of art.

[@djarc9]

That's a generational device right there. The aesthetics are timeless

[@tenchuu007]

I love it when Matt gets a product he is very clearly enthused about in his quiet way. It's infectious!

[@sean3360]

Had this clock for a week now and I am so pleased with it. Looks so much better in person. thanks Millclock

[@millclockbrand2341]

thank you for your feedback;)

[@SilverEagleDev]

What a lovely video, and a really cool experience. I unfortunately don't have the money or the living space to collect Nixie products myself, but like you, I've always had a strong appreciation for their aesthetic and the craftsmanship that went into them. The quality of device that Millclock is still putting out today is a testament to their resilience and devotion to their craft.

[@bobdebouwer7835]

There are small nixie clocks. I actually like it a lot just because of the fact that I can have such a beautiful vintage tech gadget that takes up very little space on my desk.

[@gdj6298]

I've almost got a tear in my eye at the thought that, despite the horrendous things going on, someone, somewhere is putting their heart and soul into such brilliantly bonkers craftsmanship as this.

[@demef758]

With each clock sale, a portion of the proceeds are used to buy one HIMARS shell.

[@fernandoferreira6293]

They value their time.

[@Cre80s]

Here here, GD. I couldn't pause the thought going forward in the video that what the daily nightmare the people involved were going through when making something frankly beautiful, totally nonessential, luxurious, and joyful. Now I’m dying to learn about them.

[@daffiid]

Really nice that they give you so much control in choosing the exact behaviour like the date format! All too often these kinds of products are cool but have a few details that you'd wish were different with no way to change them.

[@Piedog769]

Such a beautiful functional work of art. While I am not an impulsive person, I instantly wanted one as soon as the video started. Incredible.

[@fernandoferreira6293]

You know, I, on the very other end, being a rather impulsive buyer, would love to rent something cool like this so I could enjoy it for a while for a fraction of its cost. Perhaps sooner it'd be feasible. I suspect to most (myself included) that qualifies as both superfluous and luxurious an item. There's thus a market for that still.

[@paulhaynes8045]

What a beautiful object. Who would have thought such a (theoretically) functional piece of electronics could be so aesthetically pleasing! Expensive, yes, but not really when you see the work and thought that's gone into it. I wish them success - and not just because they're Ukrainian, but also because they are making such beautiful things in a world that is increasingly becoming so shoddy.

[@JCWise-sf9ww]

I agree with your comment!

[@johanneswerner1140]

Yes. It is not cheap (in all ways). Looking at the work involved I would say it is priced quite fairly. Beyond what I can imagine spending at the moment, but that is not the point!

[@Azlehria]

I don't much care for nixies themselves, but I still enjoy the way you present them. Your simple enthusiasm is a breath of fresh air in a medium filled with dry descriptions, over-acting, and credulous regurgitation of marketing copy. My own taste in unusual timepieces leans more towards things like Facebook's TimeCard project. I run my own Stratum 2 NTP server and have been attempting to stretch the budget to accommodate the hardware to upgrade that to Stratum 1 - the highest useful class.

[@allansouth5889]

Fabulous! I made a Nixie clock in the early seventies, before digital clocks were produced commercially. It's great to see Nixie tubes still going.

[@Vanderpool0312]

Absolutely stunning piece of craftsmanship!

[@electron_greg]

Like amber phosphor monitors, the light output wavelength is the same as fire... Our human brains are pre-historically hardwired to be attracted to that wavelength. That's why this is soooooo beautiful.

[@jamesduncan6729]

I still don't fully grasp what it is that makes them so special, but those tube clocks like these are so beautiful. I bet they look utterly _phenomenal_ when seen as a soft orange glow (as well as the only source of any light) in pitch black darkness. Great video, Matt!

[@swampnutz5201]

the display is all hand made analog tech, very expensive to make compared to newer digital display tech.

[@theGoogol]

$1600 for THAT?! That seems like an absolute steal! So beautiful!!!

[@gabriellundmark]

It does seem cheap for this piece of art

[@theGoogol]

@@gabriellundmark : Well said ... it's art

[@mhammadalloush5104]

I can't justify paying that much for what is ultimately a display piece, but I already see as more like a painting than an electronic device

[@theGoogol]

@@mhammadalloush5104 : I can't afford that either but if I could, I would

[@class10012]

It's $1699'-

[@patrick_central]

Regarding the bit at the end where you talk about your enthusiasm level and masking your emotions - this is why one of my favorite videos of yours is the playing chess with a ghost one, because you can really see how it granted a wish you’d had and how it affected you. Glad this one had you so happy!

[@marklanier8657]

A thing of hand crafted beauty. I could sit for hours just fascinated by the display of light and sound! Well done!!

[@fernandoferreira6293]

At least you wouldn't lose track of time.

[@fernandoferreira6293]

That's the Ukrainians laughing at us for buying their overpriced toy.

[@abcnz1]

That timepiece is absolutely stunning!! (I won't say 'clock' as it really is so much more than that). Many thanks for showing it to us in such detail.

[@rickm.2956]

Lovely piece of tech. And another lovely relaxing video from my favorite "KZbin-r".

[@alvaros.]

I bought in Amazon the IN-14 Nixie Tube Clock made by Millclock (a beautiful and affordable little clock that you can perfectly read from across the room). It was shipped from Ukraine and delivered to my country about a week before the russian invasion. The clock immediately went "Currently unavailable" on Amazon. But after a couple months, it was available again, so I assumed that Millclock had managed to continue operating. I'm happy they are still making wonderful tubes and clocks.

[@millclockbrand2341]

Yes, we continue work and hope you like our clock:)

[@alvaros.]

@@millclockbrand2341 Yes, I love it! BTW, I learnt about nixie clocks in Techmoan's video about the subject. And decided to buy from Millclock because he made a positive review of your clocks, and after several years, he didn't report any problems with them. So, you can keep sending your products for him to review 🙂

[@gwesco]

I've built Nixie clocks using the small Russian tubes as well as the huge 4 inch Burroughs 7971. My initial design was all TTL IC's and transistor drivers but the later revisions use a Raspberry Pi Zero for programmable functions. When I got the Burroughs tubes in 1969, they came two to a board for $5. Now they fetch $250 or more per tube without the sockets!

[@JemTheWire]

Another outstanding video. The NIXIE clock is an absolute triumph of ‘old and new’ tech coming together. Well done you and well done Millclock. If I had the spare cash, I would buy one in a blink of an eye.

[@PBeringer]

Or in the blink of a Nixie tube! :(

[@Patrick_B687-3]

My gosh, hats off to these folks. What a work of Tech-Art extravagance. Gorgeous!

[@brianatbtacprod1989]

This is fantastic. You said it was really expensive, I had a look at the website, and $1700 US, with free delivery anywhere in the world for a hand built device is totally worth it. When you set it up, I assumed this would be several thousand dollars. Thanks for the review.

[@vedranlucev1837]

The sheer awe in your voice during the unboxing is recommendation enough.

[@watershed44]

*This kind of hand made precision craftsmenship is so rare today. Thank you to all those who keep these kinds of arts alive!*

[@Madjed2024]

So happy to see how excited you are about this and for good reasons Craftsmanship and design are superb

[@anthonyjackson280]

I first saw nixi tubes in the early 1970's on early digital weighing scales that my father used to repair. They were made in pre-multiprocessor days so all the 'processing' was analogue and dedicated logic chips (and/or/nand/xor etc) to achieve the analogue to digital conversion. The nixi's were promoted as 'natural appearing' digits rather than the 'stylized' 7 segment displays that were becoming popular. The scales were fiendishly expensive so component level servicing and trouble shooting was worthwhile. I last serviced one of them in the early 1990's. The predecessor to nixi's were 'decatron' tubes. Perhaps Techmoan could review something that uses those. PS: The price of this clock is outrageous; how can they market so much handcrafted work for that small amount?

[@Planetary13]

Cool do you know what brand that scale was?

[@anthonyjackson280]

@@Planetary13 that is asking a lot from memory. i think, perhaps Doric. It was a 2 piece aluminum housing about 8" wide, 3 high and about 20 deep. There were 3 print boards plugged into the mother board. The analogue amplifier was discrete FETs with loads of shielding. The A to D was discrete components that used dual ramp integration. Cascaded decade counters did the digital conversion and display driving. Accuracy was 1 in 2000 and conversion rate about 3/sec. In order to service it we had to make extension cables for all the header pins/plugs that held the boards together. There were optional boards for push button zero (standard was an analogue 10 turn pt) and a printer driver.

[@Planetary13]

@@anthonyjackson280 woah, Thanks for reply.

[@dominateeye]

That was my first thought on hearing the price too. I expected it to cost at LEAST ten thousand dollars! I hope the people who assemble these devices are paid well above a living wage for their market and have a near-perfect work environment (ideally a union too). They are artists here just as much as the designers are.

[@manchegocheese997]

Predecessors to Nixie tubes would more likely be various types of edge-lit or projection displays or 7-segment displays e.g. Numitron tubes.

[@davida1hiwaaynet]

What a beautiful clock! The large nixie tubes are a true art form. It's great to see you so enthusiastic about it, as well. :)

[@isavedtheuniverse]

Wow, those are completely glorious. I went to a factory where they made tubes and its even more impressive than you'd think.

[@Mr2pint]

What a beautiful piece of art - could dedicate a whole room to this 👍 worth every penny....

[@rigilchrist]

Lovely. I bought the single-tube clock from Millclock after your last video review. I must save up for this one. It is a good opportunity to support a Ukrainian business.

[@tomschmidt381]

I love Nixie tubes, beautiful clock.

[@paolo11x11]

That is a beautifully crafted device. The exposed circuitry is a really nice touch - and high voltage to boot! Super satisfying. I could look at that for hours.

[@cjsebes]

It's not often that I could consider a piece of tech or a timepiece breathtaking. This is one of those times. That is a stunningly impressive clock. A work of art indeed. I would absolutely consider that a centerpiece in my home.

[@mhoppy6639]

I’d *love* to see Nixie tubes pop up somewhere incongruous like a football stadium (scoreboard) or village cricket ground ! Then we would know that the parish clerk (or equivalent) was a fan of this technology. These are beautiful pieces of artistry and I’m so glad that Mat ( re)introduced me to them all those years ago. The mounting, the fit, the design all seamless and coherent. So different to the chuckaway LED stuff you see elsewhere. Nixie speaker system for MP3/MP4 etc yes please! The sort of thing you’d see Linn produce for £10k plus. Stunning.

[@EraYaN]

The other guys that are making Nixie tubes, Dalibor Farny, are working of new H-tubes which are an absolutely massive 150 diameter. Those might be useful as a score board ;)

[@fernandoferreira6293]

Not knowing if the channel covered it yet I'd suggest plasma speakers to everybody that liked this video.

[@shadowmixx]

You know a company is serious about its work when they ship the product to you in a padded wooden box with screws. This is a beautifully crafted clock. I am just as excited for you, Sir. Thanks for sharing. 🍷𝓒𝓱𝓮𝓮𝓻𝓼

[@aatheus]

Absolutely beautiful functional art piece. Great to see you reviewing a product that fills you with such joy too

[@Bokooda]

True craftsmanship and skills on 'display'. It's like a child getting their best present ever!

[@johnnisshansen]

...and also thanks for the little clip of the clock from Copenhagen which I have admired and still do the thousands of times passing by since I was a child some 65 years ago.

[@roviwoteap2375]

Great looking clock! You summed it up by describing it as a work of art.

[@smorris12]

I finally finished my Nixie clock this year. Built from scratch as a project for far too many years. Wonderful things, Nixies

[@andrewstewartjacobs9678]

Really! Well there's nothing about it on your channel! So until then it remains at best, a claim, but worse then that, an attempt to gain attention,

[@smorris12]

@@andrewstewartjacobs9678 Oh no, someone claimed something that's not actually impossible in an idle comment on a video. How will the world keep spinning if there isn't video for strangers?

[@smorris12]

Since I did actually video it for my own amusement, I'll upload one...

[@smorris12]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHa2hI2Gn5mth8U

[@joebot86]

@@andrewstewartjacobs9678 you asked him to put up or shut up, and he put up. Also, why bother being so cynical about a KZbin comment about something so innocent.

[@ericosnes9371]

This is so cool! I remember spending the summer in Norway as a kid. The local grocery store (non-chain, single owner) had a Nixie tube cash register! Had never seen one before and it was beautiful. Came back to the US and the stores were still using mechanical cash registers. Smdh

[@jonc4403]

Mechanical cash registers had their advantages. When I was a kid the grocery store had mechanical cash registers. A few times, I was at the grocery when the power went out. The cashiers took cranks out of drawers, stuck them in the sides of the registers, and kept going.

[@timothystevenhoward]

And I'm looking at my Gixie clock right now and I think the students who put that together did an equally impressive job. This zin clock is a work of engineering art.

[@christophernetherton9389]

You might enjoy a you tube search for Dalibor Farny. He has a company making one of a kind nixies and clocks from scratch as well. THe process is very interesting to watch. THank you again for showing off a product I have no chance of affording ;) At least I can see it here.

[@glennidalski6833]

Super cool Matt thank god that they are still making with everything going on there bravo to millclock brand for making a great product

[@bluewombat]

I need one of those, this looks like exactly the clock I've always wanted.

[@thebiggerbyte5991]

Gorgeous. I have a NixIIe clock I built from a kit 18 years ago, and always look forward to seeing it in action.

[@LongPeter]

Always nice to hear Mat genuinely impressed with a product.

[@JCWise-sf9ww]

Wow very fascinating, it's not just a simple clock, does all kinds of things I never would have come up with. Excellent device! ! !

[@dallen521]

I want one. I also admire all the work in making those Nixie tubes. Wish I could afford one.

[@CatsMeowPaw]

Great to see products still being shipped out of Ukraine. Back in 2018 I ordered one of their Nixie tube clocks. It was shipped to Australia, but unfortunately it ran really fast. At least a few minutes per day. Not very useful as a clock. To Millclock's credit, they accepted a return and issued a refund. Top company.

[@duskonanyavarld1786]

It's a very beautiful high end clock. Thank you for the demo.

[@LymanPhillips]

Wow! Absolutely beautiful. I'm speechless.

[@Muonium1]

Very well constructed piece of art. Much like the Dalibor Farny nixies. I do wish they would make some versions using argon, helium, or xenon. There is simply no substitute for the soft, mysteriously entrancing glow of a noble gas plasma.

[@colinstu]

Looks like a rip of the Dalibor ones imo. He was the first to recreate that size of nixie tube…

[@Muonium1]

@@colinstu seems to be spending most of the company's time making absolutely enormous dessert plate sized ones recently

[@DanEdelen]

Thank you. Best to Millclock at this difficult time for the company’s nation and its families. Prayed for both peace and business success.

[@millclockbrand2341]

Thank you for your words, Dan.

[@UpLateGeek]

Very nice! I definitely agree, this is a perfect example of engineering being an art. I'd love to have one myself, but honestly it's so big I don't have anywhere in my tiny apartment to put it! Last year I bought myself a (relatively small) VFD clock for Christmas, so I really don't need a nixie clock as well. Anyway, thanks for showing off such a lovely clock. Hopefully visitors can manage to make their way around it without bumping it too much. 😄

[@stepheneyles2198]

the problem with having so many clocks is changing them all when summer time ends! (old clocks don't have a date function so wouldn't know when to put themselves forward or back)

[@MetalTrabant]

VFD is not nearly as nice as nixies... I would definitely find a place for this piece, if I could afford one.

[@millclockbrand2341]

@@stepheneyles2198 our zin-70 clocks automatically change it through application.

[@schrodingerscat1863]

They also make small clocks with normal sized nixie tubes so size isn't really an issue. All their clocks seem to look like quality products.

[@UpLateGeek]

I do love the orange glow of Nixie tubes, but as a child of the 80s I have a lot more nostalgia for VFD and LED clocks. Nixie tubes are more from the 50s-60s, and other similar displays with that kind of orange glow such as the Panaplex or Numitron were more a product of the 70s and didn't really last long on the market in the 80s. I never even saw Panaplex or Numitron until very recently on KZbin, let alone a Nixie tube outside of movies, they really weren't common here in Australia. For that reason I don't have any nostalgia for them compared to VFD or LED clocks. I don't have a need for one right now, but if I do get another clock, it will be an LED clock, and it will be one that I design and build myself using vintage 7 segment LED displays. I've got my eye on some larger ones which I believe are from the late 70s, but they're pretty pricey since they're from the US America, and the exchange rate combined with the cost of shipping is pretty brutal right now. Don't get me wrong, Nixie tubes look nice, but it's the nostalgia that draws me to VFD and LED displays.

[@supercompooper]

I love Dalibor Farny's clock enterprise. I have one of his clocks from back when. The original zen clock.

[@Equoris]

That is absolutely a work of art...I've already envisioned it being placed on a shelf in a large enough room, contributing to the tone and feel of the environment...Beautiful! The price , while considerable, is quite fair in my mind....Maybe one day I'll get one, pesky everyday expenses usually get in the way of paying this much for "toys" (I mean "toys" in a very much positive way haha) Thank you for the review, great content as always !

[@nomi-non]

I don't know much about Nixie tubes, but as a CRT lover, to see someone bring back an 'obsolete' technology with such handmade care is wonderful.

[@stevesstuff1450]

It's a clock. Just a bloody clock! And what a stunningly gorgeous clock it is! 👍 That is fabulous! What amazing craftsmanship they have, and when you consider the hell that their country is going through right now, it's amazing that these things are still able to be produced! I love it, and want one.... sadly my bank account doesn't agree with me though.... 😞

[@cogspace]

It makes me smile to see the manufacturing of an "obsolete" technology coming back, even in a small way. Sometimes in our quest to make things cheaper and more feature-rich, we lose some charm and beauty along the way. The clearest example is probably the resurgence of mechanical keyboards. Rubber domes may be cheap and good enough most of the time, but they aren't as durable or pleasant to use. Considering the 15 year warranty, I think it's safe to assume the same will prove true of this (admittedly very costly) clock.

[@rich_edwards79]

What a wonderful object. I'm the same regarding clocks. I've always been fascinated with them and have various types of clocks dotted around my home, from an old flip clock that came out of a bank to a 1930s granddaughter clock, various MSF signal controlled clocks, a back-lit Tiffany stained glass one... there's just something lovely and reassuring about clocks. (Same with lamps, especially old oil and gas lamps - I have way more than I really have space for, and like clocks, seem to be unable to resist a vintage bargain.) I do have other 'clutter', mostly ocean liner ephemera and models, but also maps, which I suppose are similarly obsolete in the age of Google Earth but are still nice things to have around. Yes, I am autistic as all nevermind (and in hindsight, surprised it took until the age of 33 to figure that out and get diagnosed!)

[@duskonanyavarld1786]

Many of Techmoan viewers have autism so you're most welcome here. I have also autism but I need to use clocks because I have a bad time awareness. I use a chronograph It's very good for working out and cooking.

[@2Hard2Core]

Same here! Got diagnosed last year at the age of 39 and I sure also love techmoan's channel!

[@thewrightone13jack]

I'm very happy for you ♪ It's always nice seeing people talk about something they like.

[@Alan_Mac]

Love the clock and love your enthusiasm. Impressive vid about an impressive object.

[@cwxdaf152]

Gorgeous bit of kit. I really like the blue or white LED settings because it makes the digits look flame-like. Like the LEDs are a pilot light.

[@andoletube]

I'd love to own one of these - unfortunately it's way too expensive for me. But I can see why it costs as much as it does. Just beautiful.

[@sanas24]

maybe look for a clock with IN14 tubes they are much cheaper

[@andoletube]

@@sanas24 yes, that is much more realistic! 👍

[@Rajonas007]

Amazing video, I'd love to have the money and special place to place it. Truly work of art

[@Gadgetonomy]

The problem I have with this channel is that you often demonstrate tech that I would absolutely love to own but would never be able to afford sadly. I think this Nixie is stunning, I am green with envy! I am thrilled for you though.

[@chrishahn3834]

I've noticed that with a couple of tech channels I follow. As their viewership goes up (and assumedly income) the price tags on the items they feature or review go up. Really cool stuff but not many people can budget $1600 for a clock.

[@budgetguitarist]

Ditto. If we are being extremely honest, um, I don't know anyone who would drop $1,600 on a clock. This is not a middle class item - it's for the rich. Which ain't most of us. I still love this channel, though.

[@snarfusmaximus]

You're not a "boring old bloke". I happily put time aside to enjoy your videos.

[@LMacNeill]

Whoa! The glass case -- *NOT acrylic!!* -- is seriously amazing all on its own! And then those tubes!!! Whoa!!!! I cannot believe how much I want this clock!!

[@ziggyinc]

IKR!

[@cjc363636]

I'm picturing it up on the mantel of my (unused) fireplace. Just sitting there, glowing with the time, looking oh so pretty.....

[@damianknight8064]

watching this video next to the LED nixie clock that I bought after watching your video it. reminded my I have had not changed the time since the clocks changed on sunday so thanks for the reminder

[@TheDrunkenMug]

Wonderful product, and wonderful demonstration - as always. Thanks for showing it to the world 👏🏼🔥

[@Logan-zp8bi]

Very few people make them, which is why we should be grateful companies are starting to reverse engineer them and create reproductions.

[@TheMainCore]

Amazingly cool nixiclock - craftsmanship like this is worth paying for. Thanks for the look!

[@mrpetit2]

That's a very nice clock. Sounds expensive at first, but if you think about it, all handmade, in very low volume etc, it might not be that expensive at all. Those tubes are beautiful.

[@HB-622A]

When you think about how expensive clocks can get, is it really that expensive at all? I mean, generally when people think of high-end clocks they picture analog faces, gears, and pendulums, but there's no reason it needs to be that way, and this is a fraction of the price some of those can go for.

[@mrpetit2]

@@HB-622A indeed. Or watches. This is just as much a product you buy and enjoy looking at the rest of your life as an expensive watch.

[@StephenLewisUniverse]

This is definitely the coolest clock I've ever seen.

[@randymch]

I'm in the privileged position of being a UK based owner of Dalibor Farny's original 'Zen' nixie clock (which he doesn't make anymore, he's onto a new design now). Anything Nixie based gets my juices flowing and I will be looking carefully at the Millclock products. Some nice additional functionality here, a few better than the Dalibor product, a couple maybe a bit gimmicky.

[@mveldt]

I have the Dalibor Farny Puri clock for a few years now. Looks great, but is also lacking some functionalities as you mentioned. Mine is blocked from the internet and running on my internal IOT network, it's not happy with that. The clock really wants to connect to the cloud. There is an offline mode, but then the time drift a bit after some days.

[@arankarafael6064]

I would like to see comparison between Farny clock and this Ukrainian clock. For example witch have bigger digits.....

[@ambiva]

I’m in UK and got Dalibor's Puri clock 3 years ago and it still going strong. But apprently this Millclock completely copied Puri clock's design :|, wish they have something original.

[@w84me12]

Kudos to Dalibor Farny for inspiring a resurgence in nixie tube technology, influencing companies like Millclock.

[@scottsbucket]

This clock is simply beautiful. Thank you for showing it.

[@ZGryphon]

Ooh, lovely. The pins on the tubes remind me of the wall connector on my grandparents' old telephone when I was a kid, which dated back to before the adoption of modular plugs. (The phone, not my childhood. I'm old, but not _that_ old. :) Random fun fact: I was watching a video on the Battleship _New Jersey_ Museum's channel the other day, and one of the suggestions was another BNJ video about the battleship's "Nixie room". I had idyllic visions of a room somewhere near the Combat Information Center that was full of nixie tube readouts for something, but it turns out "Nixie" is also the code name for a towed torpedo decoy, for the use of which there was a room at the very back of the ship with doors to throw the decoys out of and winches to pull them back in. Disappointing. :)

[@Colt45hatchback]

As i was reading your comment i imagined the range finding mechanical computers all having nixie displays.. i was then as dissapointed as you 😂

[@stepheneyles2198]

I imagine that they had a tube to keep the Nixie in, so there was at least one Nixie tube on board!

[@abdelali9279]

Yup, that is definitely a piece of art.

[@peterw1213]

Beautiful product. Great review Matt. I'd buy one if I have the extra money and a YES from the misis. Seems very high quality and the wooden box looks exquisite.

[@foobar476]

As someone once said, it's easier to ask for forgiveness than to get permission...

[@peterw1213]

Only if it's first time and this ain't cheap stuff, try using it again for 2nd time as an excuse.....hehehe

[@noodlelynoodle.]

I finally got my first nixie tube item recently and it's an old cannon calculator that was sitting in a trunk of my mom's uncle's in the garage of my grandma's house and I absolutely love it, I've always thought they were cool but your videos made me really want something that uses them

[@OneEyedMonkey9000]

Saturday night just wouldn’t be the same without a Techmoan video 😂

[@8bitwiz_]

or Saturday morning, depending on which side of the planet you're on

[@Forge366]

Watching this I'm debating buying a $2000 clock. You've done an amazing job. Thank you for sharing!

[@MoltenPoo]

Awesome job, as usual, Matt. Your videos rock. I know you're generally a buyer not a seller, but if ever you want to get rid of the smaller version, I am certainly interested.

[@mm7wabanamateurradiowomble30]

Lovely bit of design and brilliant engineering with a wide range of skills going into every hand made tube. Excellent!

[@PowerSynopsis]

This clock is awesome! I would love to have a Nixie clock myself.

[@peteredmondson5980]

Nice to see proper craftsmanship! Think I’m gonna have to start saving the pennies

[@MadDog769]

Back in 2010 I fell in love with the Chronotronix V400. Held off my decision to purchase and wound up missing out. Well this time, as they say: “Shut up and take my money!” Just placed an order. Thanks for the excellent review and for bringing this awesome clock to my attention.

[@millclockbrand2341]

thank you for your order:)

[@MadDog769]

@@millclockbrand2341 You're quite welcome! It just arrived this afternoon and I am in the process of setting it up. So far, I absolutely love it! It is so beautifully designed and the tubes are stunning in person!

[@RJDA.Dakota]

Very sweet! Beautiful looking clock. I love that glow! It is indeed a beautiful work of art and science!

[@fLaMePr0oF]

OH WOW! That is an absolute work of art! $1600 is actually a great price, way lass than I expected!

[@dreamcazman]

Wow, I never thought in a million years I would go gaga over a clock but I can't stop looking at it! It's beautiful. I appreciate the work gone into it and would love one myself, but it's a little too rich for my blood.

[@SockyNoob]

These guys make some really rad videos showing how they make them. Really cool stuff.

[@watchyourtimeco1]

I've always wanted a Nixie clock but never really got around to buying one. Seeing this, I immediately asked my wife if I could buy one and she told me no......but she did hint that I might get it for Christmas. I really hope so!

[@Tarbard]

This is so well made that when you stated the price I wasn't at all surprised.

[@cjc363636]

I was thinking about $2,000 USD right before Matt said the price. Expensive, sure, but for this level of craftsmanship and just love of the art, it's worth it.

[@button-puncher]

Gorgeous. Thanks for sharing that. Refreshing to see incredible craftsmanship. Like flip clocks, nixies are a fun way to show the time. Something soothing about them. Not the usual LCD/LED.

[@marcberm]

What I think would be really interesting now are faux nixie tubes made with filament-style LEDs (as in vintage/Edison style bulbs). The material might still be a bit too thick to have legible overlapping numerals in the same tube though. Maybe for a really, really, really big nixie clock!

[@kaitlyn__L]

That totally makes sense, the one shown on a train station at the start of the video appeared to be actual neon tubes. And you get those neon-replacement LED stripping with very good diffusion now, so you would just need to outfit that with amber LEDs and build your outdoor display! (LED nixie scoreboard, perhaps?)

[@rossmyers8448]

Considering all the 'hand made' involvement in this clock the price is more than fair, great to see new tubes are being made.