Extremely rare Swiss golf square pocket watch with chain Circa 1962

Gold golf pocket watch with open face by Patek Philippe
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An exquisite, extremely rare Geneva golf pocket watch with Gay Frères watch chain, circa 1960. Designed by Gilbert Albert and sold on March 7th, 1962.
Bridge movement, calibre 10”, gold screw compensation balance. Square, 18K gold case, finely engraved bezel with faceted engraved hour markers, push back. Silver-plated dial with clearly raised, black enamelled Patek Philippe Genève lettering and enamelled, radial hour indices, gold baton hands. Accompanied by the Patek Philippe case, Patek Philippe’s certificate and original invoice from the jeweller Andreas Huber in Munich.
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Dimension: 34 x 34 mm
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Weight:35 g
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Signed: Patek Philippe Genève
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The square case of this extremely attractive golf pocket watch is fitted and has a finely engraved bezel with faceted engraved hour markers. The case is framed by a gold cord, the design of which is repeated in the 41 cm long Gay Frères watch chain.
The timepiece came from the first owner and was bought in 1962, as seen on the original invoice supplied. The state of preservation is extraordinarily good; the watch and the associated accessories have been given special care and have hardly been worn. The dial shimmers in a warm silver tone and still has a raised, black enamelled “Patek Philippe Genève” lettering and enamelled radial hour indices.
Patek Philippe’s reference 785 was made in 18k yellow or rose gold from 1960 to 1964. F. Baumgartner made the case; the design comes from the ingenious designer Gilbert Albert from 1959, whose unique works are coveted by collectors and museums alike.
Patek Philippe brought the young Geneva jewellery designer Gilbert Albert on board in 1955; this collaboration aimed to create a range of unusual and eye-catching watches. Albert was an exceptionally talented artist who felt passionate about modern art, such as the works of Brancusi and Mondrian; the unique and daring cases he created for Patek Philippe fascinate the viewer today as much as on the day they were made.