Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

New York, Sep 15, 2010

LOT 124

Omega Lady?s - Designed by Gilbert Albert Omega, No. 23209672, case No. 447794, Ref. 7148. Made August 21st, 1968. Designed by Gilbert Albert for the Omega "Frisson d'Or"collection. Fine, rare and elegant, 18K yellow gold lady's back-wound wristwatch with concealed dial and an integral perforated bark-finished bracelet.

USD 3,500 - 5,500

EUR 2,600 - 4,100 / CHF 3,600 - 5,700

Sold: USD 4,375

C. Two-body, hinged cover, engine-turned case back. D. Champagne with yellow gold and black baton indexes. Yellow gold and black baton hands. M. Cal. 640, copper-colored, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim 23 x 30. Thickness 8.5 mm.


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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

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.