If Nikola Tesla created a retro-styled watch today, it would probably look something like the NIWA. Boasting two incredibly small (IN-16) nixie tubes and glowing blue arc-reactor-ish coils (IV-15) on either side, this watch lights up to display the time, while its blue coils glow in the background. Despite how it looks at first glance, all of the hardware fits snugly inside a 55mm housing, and sapphire glass protects the dial to give it a nice shine. Continue reading for another video, more pictures and information.
“The nixie tubes aren�t power intensive, so will need charging once every 4-6 days. The NIWA comes with a MicroUSB port, allowing you to use any regular smartphone charger to juice it up. With the NIWA, you also get to choose what strap you want around this neo-vintage beauty. You can choose between silicone, leather, and metal straps, available in various designs. Along with the NIWA, you also get two extra IN-16 nixie tubes for repairs, a charger, a set of magnets (that allow you to set the time on the NIWA), and an exquisite looking dock for displaying your stellar time-piece from a parallel steampunk-loving universe,” according to Yanko Design.
