Nixie clocks already embrace tubes that are plenty old, but this Steampunk Nixie Clock blends the antique and the ancient in a unique configuration that's bookended by what looks like submarine hatches from 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. This one's complete with an alarm, and shows you your choice of the time or date.

Don't think you're going to be just ordering one of these on the web, though — this exquisite creation as part of a limited run of only 10 pieces, and pricing is undoubtedly going to be steep.

Each one of these handbuilt works of art is "polished to a high lustre" in solid copper and brass, but if that's not going to be expensive enough, you can order it in gold. Order one now, and it'll be ready in four months. Beautiful.

Unobtanium, via Geeky Gadgets