Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Hog Kong, Feb 26, 2011

LOT 360

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.

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USD 5,000 - 7,000 / EUR 4,000 - 5,500

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.


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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

From a group of watches in the ?Jeux d?Or? collection. Gilbert Albert (born September 20, 1930) A renowned Genevan jewelry designer and artist who, in 1955, began to design wristwatch cases for Patek Philippe. 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 of 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 began designing and producing jewelry under his own name. His creations have been exhibited worldwide.