55® Nixie Time Zone Clock V2
Created to display the time in five different time zones simultaneously, the Nixie Time Zone V2 is a unique kinetic table clock that will make you travel around the globe. The time is displayed using new, genuine “Nixie” tubes (numerical indicators) made by hand in Germany in the 60s. These gas-filled tubes have a lifespan of more than 20 years in standard operation and have become almost impossible to find today. Invented and designed in our studio in Lausanne, Switzerland, this table clock is entirely Swiss Made by the same workshops that manufacture components for the most prestigious Swiss watch brands.
The Nixie Time Zone Clock V2 is made from the highest quality materials and machining technology. Almost each component is processed more than one time in the same machine to obtain an incredible level of detail. Many of the components are finished by hand : the brushed and polished finishings or the orange enamel painted letters (similar to “cloisonné”), which requires utmost precision and skill.
Most of the components are treated in PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) in three colors : light grey, dark grey and blue. The body, which is milled from a solid aluminum cylinder, is anodized in a unique bronze-grey color that was formulated just for us. Designed by Adatte Design for our own brand “55”. The clock is patented worldwide.
Specifications & Customization
Limited edition of 100 pieces.
Dimensions : 330 mm x 80 mm x 80 mm. Weight : 4,5 kg.
Comes in a dedicated packaging designed and produced by Adatte Design containing : a user manual, a certificate and a pair of microfiber art handling gloves.
The original edition comes exactly as pictured in the beginning of this page with the drum engraved in orange enamel and programmed with towns : GENEVA, DUBAI, TAIPEI, NEW YORK, LONDON.
Customization : You’d like to have your hometown in the engravings? The rotating drum can be customized with any other city, language or any other word upon request. Different enamel colors also possible.
Super-LumiNova® : We now offer the engraved text with Super-LumiNova® instead of original enamel color upon request. This special pigment, the very same that is used for watch dials, is also applied by hand. With this option, the clock can be read in the dark.
Purchase
The Nixie Time Zone V2 is now up for sale online from our retail partner MB&F M.A.D.Gallery in Geneva, Dubai, Hong Kong and Taipei. Or you can directly contact us to order your piece.
Documentation
User manual (English – 16 pages – 2.4 MB) : 02-2020-user-manual-adatte-nixie-time-zone-v2.pdf
Product brochure (English – 11 pages – 11.3 MB) : 02-2020-brochure-adatte-nixie-time-zone-v2.pdf
Design customisation options (English – 2 pages – 2.6 MB) : NTZCV2-adatte-custom-options.pdf
Time zones customisation examples (English – 4 pages – 2 MB) : 55 Nixie Time Zone V2 – Customized Drum Engraving.pdf
