# Nixie Watch: Cathode Corner By Kyla Gutsche | Published 2006-02-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nixie-watch-cathode-corner References: [joshspear](http://www.joshspear.com/item/cathode-corner-nixie-watch/category/gadgetry) & [cathodecorner](http://www.cathodecorner.com/nixiewatch/index.html) At just $395, the Nixie Watch from Cathode Corner is a piece of [modern art you can own](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vostra-vector). "The Cathode Corner Nixie Watch displays the time on nixie tubes, which are quaint neon display tubes once used in calculators in the dawn of recorded history (1969). It is a two-digit [wristwatch designed for everyday use](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dwn5600-nano-ring), being water-resistant and rugged. The watch requires no button pushing to operate - it shows the hours, minutes and seconds in sequence at the flick of the wrist." - Cathode Corner ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Nixie Tubes:** Incorporating nixie tubes in various products, such as watches, offers a nostalgic and unique visual appeal. - **Vintage-inspired Design:** Retro-inspired products, like the Nixie Watch, cater to consumers seeking a combination of modern functionality and vintage aesthetics. - **Seamless User Experience:** Developing intuitive and buttonless interfaces, like the Nixie Watch's flick of the wrist operation, enhances user convenience and simplicity. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Accessories:** Fashion accessory brands can explore incorporating nixie tubes to create unique and visually striking timepieces. - **Retro Electronics:** Companies specializing in retro electronics can capitalize on the vintage-inspired design trend by creating products that combine nostalgic aesthetics with modern features. - **Smart Wearables:** The seamless user experience trend presents an opportunity for smart wearable device manufacturers to develop intuitive interfaces that simplify user interaction. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Single-Digit Nixie Tube Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamp-clocks.md) - [Bespoke Brass Vintage Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nixei.md) - [Open-Concept Retro-Style Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amida-digitrend-open-sapphire.md) - [Nostalgic Space Exploration Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dsky-moonwatch.md) - [Nixie Tube-Equipped Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nixie-tube-turntable.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Timepiece Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nubeo-ventana-atari-edition-watch.md) - [Pixelated Flip-Style Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniot-klapklok.md) - [Accessible Space Age Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-marlin-jet.md) - [Retro Calculator-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-gw6900nasa241.md)