About Advent of Time
Advent of Time was founded by Sigmund Shonholtz. He is a third generation watchmaker and jeweler whose Grandfather started a watch and jewelry company in Los Angeles, California in 1918. The original store was located near Hollywood and catered to the film industry. Shonholtz understands the watch and jewelry business, both as a craftsman and as a merchant. He spent his life as a watchmaker and jeweler and owned a successful watch company. The success of his company was the result of offering the world’s finest and most exclusive watches for sale, all designed by prem...Read More
Established in 19181stDibs seller since 2016
Featured Pieces
Peerless by IWC Campaign Style Sterling Silver Half Hunter from 1915
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: International Watch Co. for Peerless
STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign Style / Half Hunter
METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver & Enamel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1915
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Rolex Steel O.P Date With Custom Made M.O.P Dial and Diamond Bezel circa 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
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Stainless Steel
Elgin Mid Century Watch all Original with Original Box 1950's or 60's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century
METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 33mm X Length 25mm
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Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
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Gold-filled
Rolex 9Ct, Ladies Hand Made Watch from 1915
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign Style / Wire Lugs
METAL / MATERIAL: 9Ct. Rose Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1915
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 28mm X Diameter 25mm
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Rolex 2 Tone Ladies Dress Watch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 4575
METAL / MATERIAL: Two Tone Steel & Rose Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm ...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Green Dial circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1505
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Made Mother of Pearl Dial 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel & White Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
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White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies 14Kt Solid Gold & Diamond Ladies Dress Watch circa 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Model / Modernist Style
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold & Diamonds
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 23m...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
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14k Gold
Rolex 14Kt Solid Gold Ladies Dress Watch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 3570
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 16mm
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
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14k Gold, Gold
Lord Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Factory Original Dial circa 1940's
By Lord Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Lord Elgin-Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 4810
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm ...
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Made Navy Blue Dial circa, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
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Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Ladies Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round
METAL / MATERIAL: Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 29mm X Diameter 21mm
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
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