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I Seek After Old, Broken Watches And Turn Their Parts Into Steampunk Sculptures (30 Pics)

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My name is Dan Tanenbaum and I’m a technology entrepreneur with a creative edge. I’ve been a collector of fine timepieces for around 20 years now and have always been fascinated by the intricacies of the movements powering such precision and accuracy.

When timepieces are taken to the watchmaker, some of these incredible pieces are discarded and thrown away. I wanted to breathe new life into these pieces allowing them to live on in a different form.

When I come home from work, I spend time with my family and then I’m off to my workshop tinkering with various watch parts. I started building miniature motorcycles exclusively using these watch parts. As I continued to build these tiny motorcycles, I started to make them more and more intricate. Each creation would take 30-50 hours to complete depending on the size and intricacies of the build. Within the last couple of years, I turned my attention to encrusting various iconic objects like skulls, vinyl figures, cameras, and Star Wars characters. With a niche following for these one-of-a-kind steampunk creations, I continue to focus on producing more intricate work as my art continues to evolve.

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Matthew Fairman 5 years ago

that is so freaking awesome bro!

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CookieNeerrrrd 5 years ago

How..Do they...make this???

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huckleberry finn 5 years ago

Yes...

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NanZ 5 years ago

These creations are downright amazing!!

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LeilaM Hogan60 5 years ago

OMG how much does this cost bc I need it in my house RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Miss Cris 5 years ago

I.LOVE.THIS.ONE!!!!!

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Karin Gibson 5 years ago

Lovely old car parts......but what are the rest of the bits????

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Martine Borge Premium 5 years ago

They are all made of pieces from old watches. Impressive!

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Viv Hart 5 years ago

Wow, the detail!

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Roberto Durante 5 years ago

sweet and such patience to create it

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Carol Roeder 5 years ago

Adorable

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Von 5 years ago

Exceptional piece!!

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Maggie Dougherty 5 years ago

The arms look like chocolate! and the ears are cute!! That's probably wasn't the look you were going for, right? :D

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Miss Cris 5 years ago

Why not? I like the contrast of colours and materials. By the way, what are the arms done with?

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Isaac Kim 5 years ago

...but how

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Neon Petra 5 years ago

Amazing!

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Roberto Durante 5 years ago

you have to be a true creator

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Katrina A 5 years ago

I. NEED. THIS.

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Viv Hart 5 years ago

Skidoo!

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Maggie Dougherty 5 years ago

Wow, incredible imagination!!

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AP 5 years ago

Darth Timer

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Milena 5 years ago

This is too awesome!!!

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NanZ 5 years ago

Awesome!

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Sean Reynolds 5 years ago

New Speeder bike of the Rebal Alliance

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Matthew Fairman 5 years ago

I wish that they would actually make these bikes in real life!

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Von 5 years ago

Absolutely gorgeous!

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Magpie 5 years ago

Wow. Now I would like to know what sort of tool is used to cut that face in half?..... thinking this could be my hobby. ... just buy 2nd hand watches at opshops..... glue tiny wrenches. ... Glue I foresee gluing my hand to the desk...need disolver glue thingy... patience...patience that would be the killer.

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Karin Gibson 5 years ago

the laces are amazing.....well done.

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Roberto Durante 5 years ago

eco bike

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Matthew Fairman 5 years ago

I think that it's so cool!

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Maggie Dougherty 5 years ago

I love how you used the blue bezel, on the wheels, and stand. And the fuel tank is really great!!

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Anh Vo 5 years ago

Hehe "kawgs" awesome play on words

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Maggie Dougherty 5 years ago

So intricate in all the details! I love this one the most!!!

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Aleksandra Dąbrowska 5 years ago

Ultron!

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Sadie Jayne 5 years ago

ok... this one is seriously bad a$$!!!!

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Night Owl 5 years ago

It's a timebomb ;)

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Magpie 5 years ago

Wishing I had looked that good when I was riding a motorbike.

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Maggie Dougherty 5 years ago

This is such a cute little guy, and I love his champions belt!! That was somebody's really nice gold watch, put to great use on this little wrestler..I'm wondering just how long this took to make, with all the very small parts, to take apart and reuse. Wow, talk about recycling, this wins the prize!!! <3 :D Great work, Dan.

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Miss Cris 5 years ago

I like the logo! Time :)

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Maggie Dougherty 5 years ago

Winnie is cute!! I like his ears..How tall is he?

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Pretty Pangolin 5 years ago

Think of how teeny this must be!

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I make miniature motorcycles using vintage watch parts

I make miniature motorcycles using vintage watch parts

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Airinga has a degree in Marketing from a Top 10 UK University, which she puts to good use as a digital advertising analyst at Bored Panda. A self-proclaimed writer of fantasy stories (is yet to finish a single one). Typical introvert. An avid fan of anime and manga. Fascinated by ancient history, astronomy, and artificial intelligence.

Airinga has a degree in Marketing from a Top 10 UK University, which she puts to good use as a digital advertising analyst at Bored Panda. A self-proclaimed writer of fantasy stories (is yet to finish a single one). Typical introvert. An avid fan of anime and manga. Fascinated by ancient history, astronomy, and artificial intelligence.

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Kenny Kulbiski 5 years ago

Amazing. I can't imagine how this is possible. Two minutes in and I'd be throwing parts and gobbling Valium.

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Night Owl 5 years ago (edited)

Very cool. I wonder how much time (heh) it took to make each one of them

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Meeow 5 years ago

This is so cool, very creative!

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Teresa Cline 5 years ago

Your work is brilliant! I have loved this type of work since I saw Bubos the little owl in the original Clash of the Titans movie. Your animal characters especially take me back, but I love it all. They are so magical. Best of luck continuing in your journey!

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Kelly 5 years ago

You are an Artist! Great works!

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Zaheen Muhammad 5 years ago

Each one of the pieces is amazing. I'd want to have a few of them at my home!

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Living_Shadow 5 years ago

You are so talented! I love the way this is done and how creative it is

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Kimberly Blunschi 5 years ago

Wow, every piece is amazing and I want all of them.

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2WheelTravlr 5 years ago

These are so fun, creative, and unusual, they're great! And this is the kind of thing that most of us would have never realized existed before the internets and BP.

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Devyn Nagy 5 years ago

This is so cool! The level of detail...!

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Falcon 5 years ago

The imagination of this person is unbelievable.

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Magpie 5 years ago

Great respect for your work, patience and attention to detail. And ability to work with such tiny parts.

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edwardparker 5 years ago

Wow....It is so nice to see this with unique materiel.

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Miss Cris 5 years ago

More good steampunk, please! :)

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Miss Cris 5 years ago

Lovely! I most liked the animal characters and bunnies are my favourites. Motorbikes are awesome, too. Great work, smart and very nice pics. Thanks.

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Marnie 5 years ago

Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow!!

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CookieNeerrrrd 5 years ago

I am confusion. How did they make these?? The parts are so tiny... whhaaaa??

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Sadie Jayne 5 years ago

You are a remarkable talent! I hope some one in Hollywood sees your work and hires you to make props for movies!

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Tracey Hyde 5 years ago

They're all awesome

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SaraFromHell 4 years ago

I'm in love

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Светлана Курамшина 5 years ago

If you love vintage welcome! https://www.etsy.com/shop/VintageFurStore

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melsthai 4 years ago

Светлана Курамшина haha

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Carol Roeder 5 years ago

I have never seen anything like these fantastic works of art! You really should have these fantastic works of art in a gallery somewhere. They are truly magnificent!

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Tammy Allen 5 years ago

I wonder if he makes custom orders? I have the watch my brother was wearing when he was killed, then my mother wore it until her death. I can't wear watches but I keep it because I'm sentimental. I'd love to see it turned into something beautiful

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Ms E 5 years ago

Motorbikes..? Wouldn't say the includes in the streampunk area though.

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Kenny Kulbiski 5 years ago

Amazing. I can't imagine how this is possible. Two minutes in and I'd be throwing parts and gobbling Valium.

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Night Owl 5 years ago (edited)

Very cool. I wonder how much time (heh) it took to make each one of them

9points

Meeow 5 years ago

This is so cool, very creative!

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Teresa Cline 5 years ago

Your work is brilliant! I have loved this type of work since I saw Bubos the little owl in the original Clash of the Titans movie. Your animal characters especially take me back, but I love it all. They are so magical. Best of luck continuing in your journey!

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Kelly 5 years ago

You are an Artist! Great works!

1point

Zaheen Muhammad 5 years ago

Each one of the pieces is amazing. I'd want to have a few of them at my home!

1point

Living_Shadow 5 years ago

You are so talented! I love the way this is done and how creative it is

1point

Kimberly Blunschi 5 years ago

Wow, every piece is amazing and I want all of them.

1point

2WheelTravlr 5 years ago

These are so fun, creative, and unusual, they're great! And this is the kind of thing that most of us would have never realized existed before the internets and BP.

1point

Devyn Nagy 5 years ago

This is so cool! The level of detail...!

1point

Falcon 5 years ago

The imagination of this person is unbelievable.

1point

Magpie 5 years ago

Great respect for your work, patience and attention to detail. And ability to work with such tiny parts.

1point

edwardparker 5 years ago

Wow....It is so nice to see this with unique materiel.

1point

Miss Cris 5 years ago

More good steampunk, please! :)

1point

Miss Cris 5 years ago

Lovely! I most liked the animal characters and bunnies are my favourites. Motorbikes are awesome, too. Great work, smart and very nice pics. Thanks.

1point

Marnie 5 years ago

Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow!!

1point

CookieNeerrrrd 5 years ago

I am confusion. How did they make these?? The parts are so tiny... whhaaaa??

1point

Sadie Jayne 5 years ago

You are a remarkable talent! I hope some one in Hollywood sees your work and hires you to make props for movies!

1point

Tracey Hyde 5 years ago

They're all awesome

1point

SaraFromHell 4 years ago

I'm in love

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Светлана Курамшина 5 years ago

If you love vintage welcome! https://www.etsy.com/shop/VintageFurStore

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melsthai 4 years ago

Светлана Курамшина haha

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Carol Roeder 5 years ago

I have never seen anything like these fantastic works of art! You really should have these fantastic works of art in a gallery somewhere. They are truly magnificent!

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Tammy Allen 5 years ago

I wonder if he makes custom orders? I have the watch my brother was wearing when he was killed, then my mother wore it until her death. I can't wear watches but I keep it because I'm sentimental. I'd love to see it turned into something beautiful

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Ms E 5 years ago

Motorbikes..? Wouldn't say the includes in the streampunk area though.

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