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Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Apr 24, 2004

LOT 19

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 858170, case No. 2633485, Ref. 3424, designed by Gilbert Albert, manufactured in 1965, sold on May 17, 1966. Production of this reference started in 1959. Extremely fine and rare, asymmetrical, rhomboid, 18K white gold gentleman?s wristwatch with an 18K white gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

CHF 80,000 - 100,000

EUR 50,000 - 63,000 / USD 62,000 - 78,000

Sold: CHF 91,500

C. two-body, rhomboid, polished bezel, stepped sides.D. matte silver, rhomboid, with painted indexes. White gold "Bâton" hands.M. Cal. 8???85, rhodium-plated, "fausses-cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 27 x 39 mm.


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Case: 2

Very good
Movement: 2

Very good
Dial: 2 - 01

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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. Creations of Gilbert Albert, Ref. 3412-3413 (prototypes) and 3422-3424 (production) are illustrated in "Patek Philippe Wristwatches", by Martin Huber and Alan Banbery, 1998 , pp. 78, 163, 187 and 188 and in the thematic sale "The Art of Patek Philippe", Antiquorum, April 9, 1989, pp. 45, 103 and 263.