# Fantastic Futuristic Watches Retro Technology Becomes Reborn with Nyxs Modern Design By Bryce Mason | Published 2022-06-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyx-nixie-tube References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/457256266/nyx-your-ultimate-in16-nixie-tube-watch?ref=discovery_location_popular) With [Nyx's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-bestie-20) IN16 Nixie Watch, 1950's military ion tubes, nostalgia, and niche subcultures collide. The Nyx IN16 Watch combines [old and contemporary technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amida-digitrend-open-sapphire) to produce a valuable and appealing watch. When you lift your wrist, a gyro sensor detects the motion displaying the time, and when your arm drops, it enables the tubes to switch off to save battery. A manual screen activation mechanism is also included on the watch. Nyx removed the current limiting resistance from the Nixie tubes, allowing the watch to sense if the tubes are illuminated and drop the voltage temporarily. A group of technological engineers still enamored with the neon tube period and sparks from designers devoted to the punk spirit are why the NYX IN16 Nixie Tube Watch currently has over eight times the initial backing on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-invaders-my-play-watch). Image Credit: NYX ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Nostalgia Tech:** The combination of old and new technology to produce unique products and experiences. - **Retro Futurism:** The revival of past technology and designs to create a modern and edgy aesthetic. - **Micro Niche Products:** The production of specific and limited products for small communities or subcultures. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Watchmaking:** Innovative technology and design can differentiate companies in the highly competitive watch industry. - **Consumer Electronics:** Companies can leverage nostalgia and popular subcultures to create unique and attractive electronics products. - **Kickstarter:** Crowdfunding platforms provide opportunities for innovative and niche products to gain funding and create loyal customer bases. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Nixie Tube Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/btf-nixie-watch.md) - [Single-Digit Nixie Tube Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamp-clocks.md) - [Bespoke Brass Vintage Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nixei.md) - [Rad Retro-Style Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuture-wrist-tech.md) - [Nixie Tube-Equipped Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nixie-tube-turntable.md) - [Futuristic Space-Themed Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amida.md) - [Nostalgic Space Exploration Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dsky-moonwatch.md) - [Robotic-Themed Retro Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airo-led.md) - [Angular Automobile-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benly-design-s3000-cyber-watch.md)