Unusual Swiss 18K gold keyless lever Ricochet watch Circa 1970
- Kenmerk
- SA0909
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- Estimate
- € 4.000 - 8.000
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Gold open faced pocket watch
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A fine and unusual Swiss 18 carat yellow gold open faced carré galbé (curved square) keyless lever Ricochet pocket watch designed by Gilbert Albert for Patek Philippe in Geneva, circa 1970. Manual winding nickel lever movement with 18 jewels and stamped with the seal of the Geneva quality mark, a Gyromax balance. Gilt dial with applied black baton hour indexes and black hands. A textured case with polished bezel and a snap on back. Case, dial and movement signed. Comes with the original presentation box.
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Width: 41 mm
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Signed: Patek Philippe Genève
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A fine and unusual Swiss 18 carat yellow gold open faced carré galbé (curved square) keyless lever Ricochet pocket watch designed by Gilbert Albert for Patek Philippe in Geneva, circa 1970. Manual winding nickel lever movement with 18 jewels and stamped with the seal of the Geneva quality mark, a Gyromax balance. Gilt dial with applied black baton hour indexes and black hands. A textured case with polished bezel and a snap on back. Case, dial and movement signed. Comes with the original presentation box.
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Width: 41 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.
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.
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.
Signed: Patek Philippe Genève
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