Clocks built on original Soviet nixie tubes
Every clock is hand-built around genuine Soviet nixie tubes made between 1970 and 1990. Marble, brass and solid wood clock cases frame a warm glow from a technology no longer manufactured.
Production stopped in the early 1990s. We work with what is left.
Every tube in our clocks was manufactured in the USSR between 1970 and 1990. There is no new supply: each tube is a finite object with a history, and we treat it that way. Tubes are replaceable without soldering, so the clock outlives its parts.
24 h on the bench
Every tube is burned in and tested for up to 24 hours before it goes into a clock case.
Warranty up to 7 years
Two years on core models, five on premium, extended coverage on the clock and the tubes.
No longer made
No factory makes these tubes any more. What we hold is the remaining stock.
Up to 30 years of glow
Automatic tube regeneration and controlled voltage keep the cathodes alive far longer.
Marble, brass, meteorite, mammoth femur
Over forty-five clocks, from wooden essentials to one-off art objects. Each clock is machined and finished by hand in our own workshop.
A gift for a partner or an executive that is remembered for a lifetime
A corporate order is built to your brief: a laser engraved brass plate, your logo on the clock, a dedication with a name and a date, matching presentation packaging and a named certificate in every box.
Ordering more than one? Corporate orders come with matching engraving, unified packaging and a single delivery window. Tell us the occasion and the headcount, and we will come back with options and lead time.
Two-metre clocks, meteorite clocks, game collaborations
Some clocks start as a brief rather than a model. We have built a two-metre nixie installation, a clock case cut from meteorite, the Capsule series for the game Atomic Heart, and the Space Chronicles collection.
Unique design
Clock case shape, material and finish built around your idea: wood, stone, metal, resin with hand-poured inlays.
Personalized elements
Logos, names, dates and symbols engraved into the clock case or the brass rings.
One-off objects
Materials with provenance: 10,000 year old mammoth femur, meteorite fragments, rare stone.
From a workshop idea to an international brand
Since 2012 we have hand-built over 10,000 clocks and released more than 40 limited collections. We made a clock for Elon Musk to mark the Mars mission, entered the Tretyakov Gallery collection as part of the history of Russian design, and cut a clock case from 10,000 year old mammoth femur for a gallery in the UAE.
Today our clocks live in Russia, the United States, Europe, the UAE, Qatar and Armenia.
The glow, the packaging, the workshop
What owners say
I have owned my Past Indicator Nixie clock for almost three years now… The warm glow of the tubes is mesmerizing and the clock immediately becomes a conversation piece in any room. After almost three years of daily use the clock still works perfectly.
Haris EleftheriouGreece · Trustpilot, Mar 2026Love my new nixie clock! Vadim was great with communication and he shipped the clock quickly. High quality product and above and beyond customer service.
Nick WhiteUnited States · Trustpilot, May 2025I brought the clock 10 years ago, and it has been a prized part of my house ever since… 100% recommend one of their clocks, the finish on them is very good, they feel very high quality.
ThomasUnited Kingdom · Trustpilot, Mar 2025Warehouses in the US, Europe and Russia
Most orders ship from the warehouse closest to you, which keeps customs and transit time down.
United States
- Ships from our US warehouse
- UPS, USPS, other carriers on request
- Tracking on every parcel
Europe
- Ships from our warehouse in Spain
- UPS and national post, other carriers on request
- Insured shipping
Worldwide
- Ships from the US, EU or Russia
- UPS, DHL, EMS, national post
- UAE, Qatar, Kazakhstan and more
Card payment
Visa, MasterCard and other international cards, processed through a secure payment gateway.
Local payment partners
We hold accounts with partners in the US, Europe and the UAE. Paying a local account is faster and cheaper; details come with your order confirmation.
Reviewed, filmed, collected
Our clocks have been covered by design and technology media and reviewed by the world's top tech channels, from the Saturn-5 to the limited Atomic Heart series.
Our clocks sit on the desks of the world's top-10 tech reviewers. Quality that has been on camera, unpacked and used on air.
Common questions
What is a nixie tube clock?
A nixie clock displays time with cold-cathode gas-discharge tubes. Digits glow inside a glass envelope, producing a warm orange light that no LED or LCD screen reproduces.
Which tubes do you use?
Only original Soviet tubes: IN-12, IN-14 and IN-18, made between the 1970s and the early 1990s. Production ended in 1993, so every tube is a finite object with its own history.
How long do the tubes last?
Up to 30 years in normal use. Our boards extend that further with automatic tube regeneration and precisely controlled voltage and current, which reduces cathode wear.
Can the tubes be replaced?
Yes. Tubes sit in sockets and are replaced without soldering, so servicing is simple and the clock outlives its tubes.
What materials do you use for the clock cases?
Natural and precious materials only. Wood: walnut, oak, ash, thermo ash, padauk, elm, mahogany, wenge, rosewood, lacewood, bubinga. Metal: gold, aircraft aluminum, brass, stainless steel, nickel. Stone: marble, serpentine, onyx, jasper, dolomite. We also work with jeweler's resin, including hand-poured inlays.
What features does the clock have?
Time and date, alarm, smooth or instant digit transition, sleep mode, automatic tube regeneration, adjustable backlight (blue by default, red on request), 12 or 24 hour format and adjustable brightness.
How is it powered?
Through the supplied adapter: 12V to the clock, 100 to 240V mains, so it works in any country with the right plug adapter.
What is the warranty?
Two years on core models and five years on premium models, covering both the clock and the tubes. The exact term is stated in the documents shipped with your clock.
How do I care for it?
Wipe the clock case with a dry or slightly damp soft cloth. Never use cleaners containing acids, alkalis, ammonia or chlorine: they damage wood, stone and metal finishes. Tubes need no maintenance, though sleep mode extends their life.