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
Movado for Tiffany & Co 14Kt Solid Gold Rare Chronograph circa 1930's
By Tiffany & Co for Movado
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado for Tiffany & Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph / Reference 49020
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm "Lug ...
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Factory Original Champagne Dial circa, 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm "Lug Tip to ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940's with Unique Dial
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm "Lug Tip to ...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm Lug Tip to Lug ...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Red Dial circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm "Lug T...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch 1940's
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm "Lug Tip to L...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue Dial circa, 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 5500 / 6694
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Dia...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue Persian Numbers circa, 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960 / 70's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diame...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Omega Constellation Stainless Steel with Original Dial and Bracelet 1950s
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Constellation
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm Lug Tip To Lug Tip X Diame...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Sage Green Dial, circa 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 39mm x 34mm
MOVEMENT / CA...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Omega Ladies Mid Century 18Kt. Solid Gold Dress Watch
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt White Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm Lug Tip to Lug Tip X 36mm D...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Unique Red Dial circa, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm "Lug Tip to ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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