Swiss 18K gold keyless lever Ricochet dress watch Circa 1963

Gold ladies’ pocket watch 
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A rare Swiss 18 carat gold open faced keyless Ricochet dress watch designed by Gilbert Albert for Patek Philippe in Geneva, circa 1963. Nickel finished lever movement. Gold textured dial with black hands. A textured case with black Roman hour numerals on the bezel. Case, dial and movement signed. Comes with the original presentation box.
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Diameter: 39 mm
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Signed: Patek Philippe Genève
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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.