Important Collectors Watches, Pocket ...
Hong Kong, Jun 08, 2008
LOT 309
Rocaille d'Or Omega, No. 21167585, case No. 674723, Ref. 8110/A.536/A.504/A484. Made circa 1969. Fine, rare and elegant, 18K gold lady's suite by Gilbert Albert, comprising: a wristwatch, a ring, a brooch and a bracelet, all with ?nugget? decoration.
HKD 110,000 - 140,000
USD 14,000 - 18,000 / EUR 9,000 - 11,000
Sold: HKD 192,000
C. Integral to the bracelet, composed of gold "nuggets", brushed case back. D. Brushed yellow gold with applied gold and black baton hour indexes. Black baton hands. M. Cal. 620, copper-colored, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 2 positions, self-compensating flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam 26 mm. Thickness 6 mm. Approx overall length 160 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Notes
IIs 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)
Arenowned 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 have been exhibited worldwide.