Most engine pistons spend their lives converting explosions into motion. These have moved on to a less stressful career.

Handcrafted in Pennsylvania by Edward Plazek of Man Cave Plus, each desk clock starts with an actual engine piston and connecting rod. Add a clock face, and suddenly a pile of automotive parts has opinions about your schedule.

This piston has been cleaned up and clear coated instead of painted another color. We’re told it comes from a Pontiac 400 V8 engine, the standard engine for muscle cars like the GTO, Firebird Formula, and Trans Am, manufactured between 1967 and 1979. Its clock face has Arabic numerals and a silver ring.

Each Piston Clock is painted by hand, battery operated, and arrives with a AAA battery installed. Felt pads on the bottom protect your desk, because even repurposed engine parts have standards.