91,500 CHF
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 858170, case No. 2633485, Ref. 3424, designed by Gilbert Albert, manufactured in 1965, sold on May 17, 1966. Production of this reference started in 1959. Extremely fine and rare, asymmetrical, rhomboid, 18K white gold gentleman’s wristwatch with an 18K white gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives. two-body, rhomboid, polished bezel, stepped sides. matte silver, rhomboid, with painted indexes. White gold "Bâton" hands. Cal. 8’‘‘85, rhodium-plated, "fausses-cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 27 x 39 mm. Notes Gilbert Albert (born September 20, 1930) A renowned Genevan jewelry designer and artist. In 1955, at the age of 24, he began to apply his innovative talents to the design of 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 his favorite artists, such as Brancusi and Mondrian. He also introduced textured organic surfaces on the asymmetrical shapes designed for the Patek Philippe "Ricochet" collection. However, many of his more revolutionary designs of that time remained prototypes and were not produced in series. In 1962, Gilbert Albert established his own workshop, designing and pr
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2004-04-24
