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
Howard Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch with Original Enamel Dial 1918
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: 12 Size / Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1918
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 47mm
MO...
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches
Patek Philippe 18Kt Solid Gold Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch circa 1920's
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Cie.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Cushion Shape
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm "Lug T...
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Elgin Steel Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Bracelet and Dial from 1923
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1923
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm "Lug Tip to Lug Tip"...
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Illinois Watch Company Rare 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold Art Deco Watch circa 1931
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1931
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 27mm "Lug Tip t...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch With Bracelet and Strap circa 1927
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Rectangle
METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1927
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm "Lug Tip to Lug Tip...
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, White Gold
Tudor Yellow Gold Filled Oyster Prince With Factory Original Dial circa 1950's
By Tudor
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tudor by Rolex
STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century / Round
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm "Lug Tip to Lug Tip...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Tiffany & Co. 18Kt Gold Cushion with Dial by Patek Stern Freres circa 1930's
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Concord for Tiffany & Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Cushion Shaped
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid White Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 25mm "...
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Rolex Gold Filled Standard Art Deco Ladies Watch circa 1950's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Standard
METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 27mm "Lug Tip to Lug Tip" X D...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Rolex Standard Gold Filled Ladies Art Deco Watch with Original Patinated Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Metal Cord Band
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 25mm "Lug Tip t...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Pistachio Green Dial and Diamond Markers
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 43mm X Diameter 3...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Zenith Rare Two Tone 18Kt Gold Art Deco Watch circa 1930's for Favre Leuba
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Zenith Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape
METAL / MATERIAL: Two Tone 18Kt Solid White and Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: ...
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, Stainless Steel
14Kt Solid Pink and White Gold Art Deco Bracelet Chain 1920's / 30's
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: Two-Tone 14Kt Pink & White Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's / 30's
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 13 Inches in Length
WEIGHT: 9.1g
This stunning handmade piece offers a rare ae...
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Chain Bracelets
Materials
14k Gold, White Gold
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