A very interesting product has appeared on the Xiaomi Youpin crowdfunding platform. This is a non-traditional watch that displays time using light tubes. The construction of the watch itself boasts quality workmanship and a sapphire crystal on the front. It will also please the endurance, which according to the manufacturer should be up to 10 days.
A watch you may not have seen before
At first glance, this watch will fascinate you with its relatively massive construction and unconventional design. The so-called time display is used nixie tube marked IN16. At the same time, this technology is nothing new in the technological world. It has been on the market since the 50s.
It is a glass tube that contains an anode made of wire mesh and several cathodes in the shape of numbers. By applying energy to one cathode, it is surrounded by an orange glow. Nixie tubes also surprise with a relatively long service life, which can be up to 200 hours.
Stylish watches that will captivate
Thanks to the unconventional appearance and the technology used, it will arouse eye-catching views of perhaps many geeks. Their unique appearance and technology make them unique in the market. The control itself is very simple. On the just display your wrist to view the time, the watch will then automatically wake up. A timer function is also available.
In terms of dimensions, this is a relatively massive watch. Their dimensions are 48,5 x 39 x 15,8 mm. There is no doubt that this is a technological toy designed especially for geeks. This is evidenced by the fact that the nixie watch was also worn by Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak.
Price and availability
The watch is currently only sold in the Chinese market. Their price was set at 1999 Chinese yuan, which translates to about 278 € / USD 315. Availability on the global market is still unknown. We believe that in time they will also be available for purchase through well-known international sellers.
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