Swiss gold asymmetrical Ricochet dress watch Circa 1965

Gold watch accompanied by a chain
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A rare Swiss 18 carat yellow gold asymmetrical keyless Ricochet dress watch designed by Gilbert Albert for Patek Philippe in Geneva, circa 1965. Comes with an 18 carat yellow gold chain. The solid case with a sunburst pattern and snap on back. Sunburst gold dial, repeating the case pattern with painted black baton hour indexes and black hands. Rhodium plated movement, Geneva striping decoration, stamped with the Seal of the Geneva quality mark, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and five positions, shock absorber and self compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed.
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Dimensions: 44 x 39 mm
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Thickness: 7 mm
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Signed: Patek Philippe  Genève
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Accompanied by an extract from the archives dated 1989.
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Property of the original Swiss owner. Received as a gift to the current consignor, the watch has remained unworn in a safe since its production in 1967.
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Gilbert Albert, born September 20, 1930, is a renowned Genevan jewellery designer and artist.
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In 1955, he began designing wristwatch cases for Patek Philippe. Breaking away from traditional shapes, he introduced asymmetrical triangles and rhombic forms inspired by his passion for modern sculpture and works by artists such as Brancusi and Mondrian.
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Albert gave textured organic surfaces to the asymmetrical shapes of the Patek Philippe ‘Ricochet’ collection. However, many of his more revolutionary designs remained prototypes and were not produced in series.
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In 1962, he established his own workshop, designing and producing jewellery under his own name. Over the years, he became very successful, both in Geneva and internationally, receiving numerous awards for his jewellery. Gilbert Albert’s creations are exhibited worldwide.