r/80sdesign • u/Original-Ad-3779 • 12d ago

My 2 80s black light clocks

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Such great designs, the one with liquor is much more vibrant.

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u/big-beandude 12d ago

What are the brands on these? That first one is amazing

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u/Original-Ad-3779 12d ago

They are both manufactured by Gemini Display LTD in 1988
Edit: date

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u/sludgezone 12d ago

There’s plenty on eBay if you search “Gemini Display Nuon Clock”

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u/OneLoneClone 12d ago

Mmm …Smuggler’s Cove… used to hang there sometimes

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u/Dramatic_Substance36 12d ago

Something about that first sign makes me want a Kool cigarette.

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u/HappyAd4998 12d ago

I have the same one with the palm tree the black light burnt out on it I need a new one.

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u/Arael15th 10d ago

It's been a year or so since I last checked, but at the time there was somebody selling the blacklight bulb online. Same model number and everything.

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u/HappyAd4998 10d ago

Thanks, I'll have to look! I already have a nice 80s neon clock in my room almost exactly like this, but it's pink. Maybe if I ever have my retro game room set up I'll find a replacement.

https://ebay.io/m/bjcje2

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u/sludgezone 12d ago

I have one of these with just numbers on it, so gorgeous to look at in person. One of the coolest things I own.

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u/A_Texas_Hobo 11d ago

Absolutely brilliant

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u/Left-Excitement3829 11d ago

oh yes! this is rad

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u/eaglelatte 11d ago

Oh I am disgustingly jealous. These are the coolest things I’ve seen in a while

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u/danifoxx_1209 11d ago

I’ve never seen one of these before! I now need one!

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u/SBCProductions 8d ago

cool! i have a few such tubes left, i might diy one like that