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 Two Tone Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Original Rare Black Dial 1980's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 16000
METAL / MATERIAL: Two Tone Steel and 18Kt. Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's
DIMENSIONS / ...
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Universal Geneve 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold Chronograph circa 1940's
By Universal Genève
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Universal Geneve Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph / Reference 52217
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Leng...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Curvex Art Deco Watch circa 1940
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Curvex / Reference 393
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 33mm "Lug Ti...
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Gold-filled
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Tonneau / Reference 9507
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm "Lu...
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Rare Black Dial circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 6605
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1958
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm "Lug Tip to Lug ...
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Air-King with Exceptional Charcoal Dial circa 1950's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air-King / Reference 5500
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: Late 1950's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Leng...
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1931
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Lozenge Shape
METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1931
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm "Lug Tip to Lug...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, White Gold
Rolex Marconi Steel Extra Prima Art Deco Watch with Two Silvered Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex-Marconi
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 1768
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm "Lug Tip to Lug Tip...
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vacheron & Constantine 18Kt Solid White Gold Art Deco Watch circa 1920's
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Vacheron & Constantin
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid White Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm "Lug Tip t...
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Blancpain 18 Karat Gold Handmade Ladies Dress Watch circa 1950 New Condition
By Blancpain
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Blancpain Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Ladies Bracelet Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Solid White Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 16mm X Width ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Omega Nickel Silver Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch Original Enamel Dial
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Open Face
METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Silver
CIRCA / YEAR: 1915
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 47mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: M...
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Vacheron & Constantine Platinum Art Deco Pocket Watch Dial by Stern Freres
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Vacheron & Constantine
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Open Faced Dress Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 42mm
M...
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Platinum
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