amechanicalmind

Watch Parts Jewelry & Art by Justin Gershenson Gates

Chicago, Illinois 1776 Sales On Etsy since 2011

5 out of 5 stars (320)

amechanicalmind

Watch Parts Jewelry & Art by Justin Gershenson Gates

Chicago, Illinois | 1776 Sales

5 out of 5 stars (320)

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    Announcement    *****VISIT A WWW.AMECHANICALMIND.COM FOR NEWS, SPECIALS, AND MORE INFORMATION!*****

    Our sculptures have been featured on NPR:
    http://www.npr.org/blogs/krulwich/2013/02/11/171734095/what-is-it-about-emily

    Daily Mail UK: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2246575/Justin-Gershenson-Gates-turns-creepy-crawlies-works-art-using-old-watches-bulbs.html

    Colossal: http://thisiscolossal.com/?s=gershenson-gates

    Cnet: http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57552779-1/artist-creates-stunning-insects-from-old-watch-parts/

    The Verge:
    http://www.theverge.com/2014/4/21/5634770/gershenson-gates-steampunk-insects-clockwork-sculptures

    Visit our website https://www.amechanicalmind.com for news, special features, and promotions!

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    Last updated on Oct 14, 2019

    *****VISIT A WWW.AMECHANICALMIND.COM FOR NEWS, SPECIALS, AND MORE INFORMATION!*****

    Our sculptures have been featured on NPR:
    http://www.npr.org/blogs/krulwich/2013/02/11/171734095/what-is-it-about-emily

    Daily Mail UK: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2246575/Justin-Gershenson-Gates-turns-creepy-crawlies-works-art-using-old-watches-bulbs.html

    Colossal: http://thisiscolossal.com/?s=gershenson-gates

    Cnet: http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57552779-1/artist-creates-stunning-insects-from-old-watch-parts/

    The Verge:
    http://www.theverge.com/2014/4/21/5634770/gershenson-gates-steampunk-insects-clockwork-sculptures

    Visit our website https://www.amechanicalmind.com for news, special features, and promotions!

    Become a Facebook fan at https://www.facebook.com/amechanicalmind for sneak peeks at the newest items and for special deals!

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amechanicalmind

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    About amechanicalmind

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    Ethereal Beauty in Mechanical Parts

    I am Justin Gershenson-Gates, the thinker and assembler behind A Mechanical Mind. The grandson of a railroad man, the son of a gearhead, my life has been filled with all things mechanical. As a child, I would take my toys apart in order to see how they worked, but was never able to put them back together again. Now, I take dead old watches from the top drawers of the world, and rearrange their bits and widgets into whimsical designs.

    My aim is to show the beauty of the mechanical world, a place generally hidden from the public behind metal and glass. My pieces display the more delicate and ephemeral side of gears, rather than the cold, hard factory feel they normally portray. Please contact me at jmg [!at] amechanicalmind.com or jmg.amechanicalmind [!at] gmail.com with any questions you may have.

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      I am Justin Gershenson-Gates, the thinker and assembler behind A Mechanical Mind. The grandson of a railroad man, the son of a gearhead, my life has been filled with all things mechanical.

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    Last updated on September 26, 2019
    Hello and welcome to A Mechanical Mind!

    Here you can find whimsical and elegant recycled jewelry and sculptures made from recycled watch parts and other upcycled bits.

    Designed by a mind whose gears never cease grinding away (especially at night, right before bedtime) these tiny treasures hopefully inspire ooohs, ahhhs, and a lot of conversation!

    Every gear and part on these pieces is hand picked, placed, and soldered together. These are not just old watches hot glued to a chain. These are truly unique and every single one has its own life, personality and original story.

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    Returns and exchanges
    I gladly accept returns and exchanges
    Contact me within: 14 days of delivery
    Ship items back within: 30 days of delivery
    I don't accept cancellations
    But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
    The following items can't be returned or exchanged
    Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
    • Custom or personalized orders
    • Perishable products (like food or flowers)
    • Digital downloads
    • Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
    Returns and exchange details
    If for whatever reason, you are dissatisfied with your purchase, please contact us within 14 days of receipt for refund or exchange. We are always happy to help you feel great about your order.
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    Please contact us with any special requests or questions! We do not bite!
    Shipping
    Domestic (within the US) Shipping is through USPS first class mail with delivery confirmation. We ship within 1 business day of receiving your order. If we are unable to ship within 1 business day, that information will be provided on our main page under the banner of our shop.

    International packages are shipped using USPS priority (generally 6-10 business days) insured. 6-10 days is average, although in some cases due to customs inspections, delivery can be delayed by as much as several weeks. We understand international shipping is expensive, so please contact us if you would prefer a non-trackable, uninsured shipping method (not the safest method, and may result in lost packages). IF YOU ARE AN INTERNATIONAL BUYER, PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL CUSTOMS FEES (DUTIES) IMPOSED BY YOUR IMPORTING COUNTRY . *****ALL INTERNATIONAL BUYERS MUST PROVIDE A TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR CUSTOMS.*****

    We cannot wait for you to have your items in hand, so purchases will ship the next day in most cases. In many cases, we ship same day.
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    Any questions or comments at all, please, please let us know!