Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong - Kong, Oct 09, 2010

LOT 196

Omega ? Rocaille d?Or ? Watch, Brooch and Ring Set Omega, No. 23207979, case No. 447760, Ref. OT 7148 / BJ 711.1073. Sold on September 4, 1969. Fine, rare and elegant, two-tone 18K gold lady's suite designed by Gilbert Albert, comprising: a back-wound watch with concealed dial, a ring, and a brooch, all with ?nugget? decoration. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

HKD 60,000 - 95,000

USD 8,000 - 12,000 / EUR 6,000 - 9,500

Sold: HKD 75,000

C. Bracelet, hinged cover, engine-turned case back. D. Yellow gold with gold baton 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. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim 23 x 30. Thickness 8.5 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 2

Very good
Movement: 2

Very good
Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Notes

Ref. OT 7148 / BJ 711.1073 is from a group of watches in the ?Jeux d?Or? collection, designed by the famous Genevan jeweler
Gilbert Albert in the late 1960s and early 70s. 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 have been exhibited worldwide.