OMEGAMANIA

Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, Apr 15, 2007

LOT 274

?PERLES D?OR?

Omega, No. 27761082, case No. 436055, Ref. BA 811.0801. Sold on September 17, 1970. Fine and rare, 18K yellow gold lady`s back-wound wristwatch by Gilbert Albert, with pink sapphire-set bezel. This watch is sold with a box, Certificate of Authenticity, and a 2-year Omega guarantee.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 3,800 - 5,000 / USD 5,000 - 6,500

Sold: CHF 15,340

C. Bracelet, white gold bezel set with 20 pink sapphires, engine-turned case back. D. Yellow gold with black and gold quarters and faceted gold baton indexes. Black ?baton? hands. M. Cal. 640, copper-colored, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 22 x 25 mm. Thickness 8 mm.


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Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 2

Very good

Movement: 2

Very good

Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original

Notes

Ref. BA 811.0801 is from a group of watches in the ?Jeux d?Or? collection, designed by the famous Genevan jeweler Gilbert Albert in the late 1960?s and early 70?s. 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 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 are exhibited worldwide.