Swiss gold asymmetrical keyless Ricochet dress watch Circa 1973

Kenmerk: TA1999
Diameter: -

Estimate: € 4.000 - 8.000
Price sold: € 7.900

Gold lever ladies’ watch
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A very fine and rare Swiss 18 carat yellow gold asymmetrical keyless prototype Ricochet dress watch designed by Gilbert Albert for Patek Philippe in Geneva, circa 1973. Sold on July 9th, 1974. Hand made, solid brushed case with a winding crown at 10 o’clock. Brushed gold dial with applied gold faceted baton hour indexes and gold hands. Rhodium plated movement, Geneva striping decoration, stamped twice with the Seal of the Geneva quality mark, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold and five positions, shock absorber and self compensating balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Accompanied by an Extract from the Archives.
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Dimensions: 35 x 38 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.

Signed: Patek Philippe Genève