Swiss gold asymmetrical Ricochet pendant watch Circa 1960

Gold ladies’ watch 
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A rare Swiss asymmetrical 18 carat yellow gold open faced Ricochet dress watch designed by Gilbert Albert for Patek Philippe in Geneva, circa 1960. Comes with an 18 carat yellow gold, 30 cm, Patek Philippe chain. The solid case with a hammered pattern and snap on back. Hammered pattern champagne coloured dial, repeating the case decoration with painted black baton hour indexes and black hands. Rhodium plated movement stamped, stamped with the Seal of the Geneva quality mark, Geneva striping decoration, 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 are 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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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.