Swiss 18K gold keyless lever Ricochet dress watch Circa 1963

Gold open faced ladies’ watch
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A rare and very fine Swiss 18 carat gold open faced keyless Ricochet dress watch designed by Gilbert Albert for Patek Philippe in Geneva, circa 1963. Retailed by Tiffany & Co. in New York, U.S.A. Rhodium plated movement stamped with the Seal of the Geneva quality mark, with Geneva striping decoration, 18 jewels, a straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold and five positions, shock resistant and a self compensating balance spring. Textured gold dial with black hands. A solid, handmade case with bark finished decoration and black Roman hour numerals on the bezel. Dial, case and movement signed. Accompanied by an Extract from the Archives.
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Diameter: 39 mm
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Signed: Patek Philippe Genève -Tiffany & Co.
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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.