Dogbone VFD Wristwatch

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Callum Nunes-Vaz repurposed an old soviet vacuum fluorescent display (VFD) for use in a wristwatch:

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Dogbone VFD Wristwatch

The VFD display (IVL2-7/5) is a piece of soviet new-old-stock (NOS), and has a unique look to it. Making a watch out of it is a logical progression for anyone wants to give portability to the mesmerising glow of the display.

source: https://callumnunesvaz.wordpress.com/portfolio/dogbonevfd/
source: https://callumnunesvaz.wordpress.com/portfolio/dogbonevfd/
source: https://callumnunesvaz.wordpress.com/portfolio/dogbonevfd/

Callum shared the board on OSH Park:

IVL2-7/5 VFD Wristwatch (Prototype)

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Here’s a video of the display in action:

 

 

Dogbone VFD Wristwatch

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