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 designing wristwatch cases for Patek Philippe. Breaking away from traditional shapes, he used asymmetrical triangles and rhombic forms inspired by his passion for modern sculpture and 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 producing jewelry under his own name. Over the years, he became very successful, both in Geneva and internationally, receiving numerous awards for his jewelry. Gilbert Albert's creations have been exhibited worldwide.
This impressive creation has a similar case finish to some of the pieces he designed for Omega and Patek Philippe. Fitted with baguette diamonds on the bezel and on the inter-links, this is the first of its kind to be sold by Antiquorum and was either created as a unique piece or made in a very small number of pieces.