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Nixie Tube Shatterproof Wristwatch

elena — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 01:37:42 +0000

This is a cool vintage nixie tube watch, which combines two vintage digital tubes (IN-16) and modern technology. Collectable; Only 1,000 produced.

The nostalgic digital tube dial will surely attract people's attention. Enjoy the color, luster, and richness brought by the industrial revolution.

This IN 16 Nixie Tube Watch Counts Time and Seconds, is wireless charging, IPX4 waterproof (will be safe with handwashing or light rain.), and rated a shatterproof wristwatch.

Battery Capacity: <120mAh
Size: Compact body of 48.5 x 39 x 16.3 mm thick.
Charging method: Wireless charging
Charging power: 2W
Standby time: 7 Days
Battery life: 3 Days
Charging time: 90 minutes, do not charge for a long time to avoid overcharging and ruining the batteries.
Note: The strap is only grey, and there is no orange or black strap any longer. You can of course customize it with a strap you prefer if you do not like grey.

Designing With History

After a lot of time we realized the nixie tube of type No. 16 was suitable for the watch, and it is as it was at the time of historical manufacture. The Nixie tube has not been produced for more than 30 years, and it is more difficult to find ones that can glow right, show the time and be in well preserved condition every year.

The team spent a long time finding the gas sealed tubes "IN-16" in the warehouse of a military factory.

I don't know how many in-16 nixie tubes are left all over the world, but it's very valuable and worth having in your collection. You get to own a piece of history that you can wear!

Infused with new life in the exquisite harmony of modern and retro, this watch uses precious material and special techniques and it melds into your daily life and creates a rich visual presence as you go throughout your day.

The control algorithm of wrist detection is built so that when the gyro sensor detects that the arm has risen, the figures automatically flash, and the time and minute are displayed alternately.

A bit about nixie tubes

About 70 years ago, an indicator tube was able to display numbers and symbols. A metal mesh electrode and a 10 to 9 electrode were installed in a gas filled tube and with a neon gas containing mercury or argon. When you turned on the voltage, each electrode illuminates and displays the numbers.

This was the first invention of the human race to display numbers on the tube. In a time when humans were advancing rapidly the nixie tube was born in a discovery of science and technology, and began to glow through time with a beautiful light.

Then LED technology became prosperous, and nixie tubes were no longer produced, but the warm orange light wasn't forgotten.

Design Elements

In order to fit two nixie tubes to the watch, the parts must be made small. After several years of research, the team adopted smart chip control and successfully minimized the number of parts and the size of electrical circuits.

Weight

This piece of tech is 50g and you can just feel the weight. It is light weight and won't weigh down your wrist, so it is comfortable to wear all day and all night all while looking amazing.

The Charge

The nixie tube operates at a voltage of 170 v. The development team adopted a high-performance low power processor to maintain high performance and suppress power consumption. As a result, it is possible to eliminate the fault current resistance and to identify whether the nixie tube is lit or not. This saves power and lets it stay charged longer. It runs for aproximately 3 days with normal use.

Scratch Resistant and Shatterproof

This watch is built with sapphire crystal and a sapphire case back which is extremely strong and resists scratches.

Sapphire is one of the hardest substances on earth which measures 9 on the Mohs scale, while diamond measures 10, the highest rating. The watch is virtually scratch-proof because it is such a hard material. It also helps prevent fingerprints, keeping great clarity all day long.

How it works:

Time Display: By raising your wrist or pressing any button you display the time. The Hour and Minute will be alternately displayed for twice, for 1.25 seconds each. When the blue LED is off, it shows Hour; when it's on, it shows the Minutes.

Stopwatch Mode: Double press the down button to enter the Stopwatch Mode. The numbers of the 2 Nixie tubes will cycle through. Press the down button to start timing. Press to stop. Press again to clear. Press it twice to return the the previous interface.

You don't need to take out your smartphone to count time any more!

Turn off Wrist Raise Display: Double press the up button to enter the menu; at this time, the menu flashes to display "00". Press any button to make the menu display "01".

Double press the upper button, and then it displays "10" or "11" .

Press any button to switch; "10" is to turn off the Wrist Raise Display, "11" is to enable Wrist Raise Display.

Brightness Adjustment: Double press the down button to enter the timing interface. Press the up button to change the brightness. Note the default setting is auto brightness powered by ambient light sensor.

Low Battery Reminder: When the battery is lower than 10%, the red light flashes for 1.5 seconds and the tubes are off. It can only be woken up by pressing any key.

More Questions?

Q: Can I change the strap?

A: Yes, you can buy any 20mm wide watchband with a spring rod to replace it. If you want a more personalized combination, you can change it whenever you like to suit your fashion and mood.

Q: Is the strap sold separately?

Answer: Not sold separately. It comes with an included wrist strap.

Q: What model is ERA's glow tube?

Answer: IN16

Q: Can I wear this watch in the bath?

A: NO, this watch is waterproof for normal daily use. Please DO NOT wear it for bathing, swimming, extreme humidity, sauna. or let it be exposed to rain for a long time.

Q: Is it normal that the glow tube looks slightly tilted?

Answer: Due to the scarcity of the glow tubes and the slightly poor process accuracy and particle size at that time in history, there are some differences between them during factory assembly and production, so the products may have unique visual differences.

The slightly inclined glow tubes are within the normal error range and are part of the fun of owning a unique piece of history. They are designed to look as good as possible together.

Q: What material is used for the table frame?

Answer: The watch frame is made of metal aluminum oxide and the mirror surface is made of sapphire glass.

Q: What is the service life of the glow tube?

Answer: 5000 hours.

Note:

No VAT will be collected if the amount exceeds 120 euros, which needs to be paid by the buyer.

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JIMS ORGANIC COFFEE: Organic Sweet Love Blend Coffee, 5 lb

elena — Mon, 25 May 2020 21:23:09 +0000

Sweet Love is our dark house blend. Blending dark with even darker, we meticulously crafted a broad taste spectrum of dark chocolate, syrup, and earthy depth with hints of orange, berry, and milk chocolate. One of our top sellers! No wonder why.
JIM’s notes…
I would like to use this space to quote many, many song lyrics containing ‘love’… but since I’m sure each of you have your own personal favorite lyrics, I’ll leave it up to you….

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JIMS ORGANIC COFFEE: Organic Italian Roast Whole Bean Coffee, 5 lb

elena — Mon, 25 May 2020 21:23:05 +0000

The pitch black of the beans reflect the intensity of the taste.
Our darkest roast. We use Guatemalan as its primary ingredient and take it as far as we dare go. The Guatemalan is a dense and powerful coffee so we can roast it very dark without it picking up a burnt taste.

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JIMS ORGANIC COFFEE: Organic Hazelnut Coffee, 5 lb

elena — Mon, 25 May 2020 21:23:03 +0000

All of our flavored coffees use Central and/or South American coffees as a base. We then add flavorings from natural and organic compliant sources – extracts and the like.
JIM’s notes…
People have been flavoring coffee for centuries. We have spent and continue to spend a great deal of effort making our flavors great.

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JIMS ORGANIC COFFEE: Organic French Roast Decaf Coffee, 5 lb

elena — Mon, 25 May 2020 21:22:56 +0000

We use Central American coffees as a base for this.
JIM’s notes…
Bold taste without the jitters. This is a great ‘blender’ should you make your own ‘half-caf’.

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JIMS ORGANIC COFFEE: Organic Espresso Jimbo Coffee, 5 lb

elena — Mon, 25 May 2020 21:22:54 +0000

Espresso Jimbo is an ‘American’ espresso, meaning it is dark enough to cut through the milk of a latte or cappuccino, but not so dark as to burn off all the character. We use five ingredients from all our primary growing regions to achieve a fine drink with a beginning, a middle, and end. Notes to look for are spice, dark chocolate, berry, citrus, lemon and milk chocolate.
JIM’s notes…
While I’m as appreciative as the next person of treating myself to a double or triple latte made by a caring barista, I’m also a fan of stovetop espresso. Keep it simple. Keep it delicious.

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JIMS ORGANIC COFFEE: Organic Costa Rican Coffee, 5 lb

elena — Mon, 25 May 2020 21:22:52 +0000

Roberto Montero of La Amistad is a model organic farmer. Located in the Southwest corner of Costa Rica, his plot is located within a 40,000 plus acre tract of unspoiled rainforest. The Pacific breezes and cloud cover give the coffee a dense hard bean. His farm is completely off the grid, he grows his own fruits and veggies, uses hydro-electric for power, and manages the coffee farm as a way to keep the surrounding rainforest untouched. He is also fully self-sufficient in his drying and milling. So much so that he provides support for the nearby smaller farms by bringing their coffee to market and ensuring they get a good price.

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JIMS ORGANIC COFFEE: Organic Colombian Whole Bean Coffee, 5 lb

elena — Mon, 25 May 2020 21:22:51 +0000

Our Colombian is from Montesierra; a group of farmers located in the Parque National Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta in the northeast of Colombia, overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Here the mountains rise dramatically from a calm beach to rainforest conditions at ideal coffee elevation. Over the first ridge, moisture is captured that helps to produce such a high quality coffee. We desire – and achieve – a balance of milk chocolate with berry notes for a truly rich experience.

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JIMS ORGANIC COFFEE: Organic Blend X Aka Witches Brew Coffee, 5 lb

elena — Mon, 25 May 2020 21:22:47 +0000

We take our most esoteric selections into the dark beyond.
JIM’s notes…
This coffee started as a hodgepodge of dark roasts to create a one of a kind blend for one of our customers. The coffee was named “Witches Brew” but due to the hodgepodge, we internally called it “Blend X”. Hence the now full name of “Blend X aka Witches Brew”. It’s crafty. On many levels.

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Gift card

elena — Sat, 09 May 2020 22:38:01 +0000

Perfect to give the the friend or loved one who seems to have everything, but you know they love steam punk, history and vintage items.

A great way to give when you don’t know what to give!

Gift cards are sent via email and are redeemable any time, with no expiration date.

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