Fred Niell's Indicator-6 Nixie Clock Blends Retro & Nouveau
Andrew Robichaud — June 6, 2009 — Unique
This Indicator-6 Nixie clock is both a step back in time and a step forward into the future. The imagery of this clock takes you into the workspace of Sherlock Holmes. You’d probably find it next to his monocle and pipe.
The Indicator-6, designed by Fred Niell, uses genuine vacuum-tube technology (very old-school) to display the time in hours, minutes and seconds within the 6 nixie tubes.
This old school/new age clock goes for around $275, but can you really put a price on awesome?
The Indicator-6, designed by Fred Niell, uses genuine vacuum-tube technology (very old-school) to display the time in hours, minutes and seconds within the 6 nixie tubes.
This old school/new age clock goes for around $275, but can you really put a price on awesome?
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