A Step Back In Time

Specialties

Since its founding in 1975, A Step Back in Time has established a reputation as one of the leading watchmakers in our area. Today it stands as the only Laguna Beach watchmaker to be recommended and approved for vintage watch and clock repair & restoration.

From their purpose-​built, state-​of-​the-​art premises; A Step Back in Time offers complete watch restoration, servicing and repair, conducted by highly trained watchmakers and using the latest high specification equipment and technology.

A Step Back in Time’s excellent connections within the industry, and vast collection of new and genuine vintage parts, allows them to provide servicing and repair for most of the famous Swiss brands; Specialising in Rolex, Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin and Cartier, as well as Audemars Piguet, Omega, Longines, Jaeger LeCoultre, Breitling, IWC, Breguet, and a wide range of complications; including repeating pocket watches

History

Established in 1975.

A Step Back in Time, located in Southern California’s Laguna Beach was established in 1975 by former owner and friend, Pat Espe. The vintage watch shop is now owned and operated by Arthur Martinez, master jeweler and watch maker. Our collection consists of rare and vintage timepieces, fine jewelry and rare vintage clocks — mostly American and some European particularly from Switzerland, France and Germany.

A Step Back in Time services all jewelry, timepieces, both modern as well as vintage and clocks. Please see our Repairs & Restoration page for more information or contact us.

About Arthur Martinez, Master Jeweler & Designer

Arthur Martinez comes from a family of jewelers 3 generations deep and is a master jeweler and designer with more than 40 years of experience in the jewelry industry. His experience extends to fine vintage timepieces such as Rolex, Patek, Cartier, Vacheron, to name a few. And as a master jeweler has designed and crafted custom jewelry pieces for many fine jewel