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
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Featured Pieces
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Original Oyster Bracelet & Rare Black Dial, 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 41mm X Diameter 3...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Made "Celebration" 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 42mm "Lug Tip to ...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Made "Celebration" 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 42mm "Lug Tip to ...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Made "Celebration" 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 42mm "Lug Tip to ...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe 18Kt Gold Open Face Pocket Watch circa 1920's Exhibition Back
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Open Faced Pocket Watch / Exhibition Back
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1925-1930
DIMENSIONS / S...
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex 14Kt Solid Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1953
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 9168
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1953
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm "Lug Tip to Lug ...
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Breguet 18Kt. Yellow and White Gold Art Deco Watch with Articulated Lugs, 1930's
By Breguet
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Breguet
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Articulated Lugs
METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Two Tone Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm x Diameter 25mm
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Hamilton Platinum Art Deco Tank Style 1940's with Medallion Series Movement.
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 22mm
MOVEMENT...
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Platinum
Bucherer Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1960's with Original Dial
By Bucherer
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bucherer
STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Moderist
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm "Lug Tip to Lug Tip" X Diamete...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Omega Stainless Steel Constellation Original Dial Automatic Watch
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Constellation Chronometer
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
DIMENSIONS: Length 43mm X Diameter 34mm
CIRCA: 1950's
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Hamilton 14 Karat Solid White Gold Ladies Dress Watch with Original Dial, 1940s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Dress Style
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 43mm Length X Width 18mm ...
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Cartier Steel Art Deco Ladies Watch 1940's with Original Gay Freres Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier, France
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 30mm X Width 15mm
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
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