LED segments may be nice, but why not go full out Nixie tube? There are several kits out there, but for the DIY ethic, you can add WWV sync - and even watch the synchronization process - with this fellow's project:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smUwbzA9SEo
Nixie tubes are cool but they're also significantly more expensive, take up more space, and are more prone to failure.
Nixie tubes are cool but they're also significantly more expensive, take up more space, and are more prone to failure.