Important Jewelry, Watches and Wristw...

Hong Kong, Furama Hotel, Jun 07, 1999

LOT 567

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 858170, case No. 2633485, Ref. 3424, designed by Gilbert Albert, made in 1965, sold on May, 17, 1966. Fine and very rare asymmetric, rhomboid, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with leather strap and 18K gold Patek Philippe buckle.

HKD 210,000 - 280,000

USD 30,000 - 40,000

Sold: HKD 437,000

C. two body, rhomboid, massive, polished, saline, stepped sides. D. rhomboid, matte silver with painted indexes. "Baton" white gold hands. M. Cal. 99P 8 "' -85, extra-flat, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 30 x 31 mm. Accompanied by Extract from the Archives.


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Grade:
Case: 3

Good
Movement: *4

Fair

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

Ref. 3424 Production of this reference started in 1959. Similar watches are published in Patek Philippe Wristwatches, by Martin HUBER & Alan BANBERY, 1998 Edition, p. 163. Gilbert Albert Gilbert Albert is a renowned jewelry designer and artist from Geneva. At the age of 24, in 1955, he worked for Patek Philippe, applying his innovative talents to the design of wristwatch cases. He broke away from traditional shapes, introducing asymmetrical triangles and rhombic forms, inspired by his passion for modern sculpture and works by his favourite 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 as prototypes and were not produced in a series. From I962, 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 (courant production) are illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches, by Martin HUBER & Alan BANBERY, 1998 Edition, pp. 78, 163, 187 and 188 and in the Thematic Sale The Ail of Patek Philippe, Antiquorum, Geneva, April 9, 1989, pp. 45, 103 and 263.