Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 25, 2010
LOT 141
Omega Arabesque d?Or Omega, No. 23202955, case No. 942525, Ref. BA 711.811. Sold on September 9, 1969. Very fine, rare and elegant, 18K yellow gold lady's bracelet watch with concealed dial designed by Gilbert Albert. Accompanied by the original Omega box, original guarantee and spare bracelet link.
HKD 33,000 - 47,000
USD 4,200 - 6,000 / EUR 3,500 - 5,000
C. Two-body, bracelet, hinged cover opening to reveal the dial, back winder, engine-turned case back. D. White with applied gold and black baton quarters. 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. Diam 26 mm. Thickness 8 mm. Approx. overall length 160 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-54-01 |
Good Service dial HANDS Original |
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 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.