103,500 CHF
“Prototype Ricochet” Patek Philippe & Co. , Genève, No. 796993, case No. 2623985, Ref. 788. Designed by Gilbert Albert and not made in series. Made in 1964, sold on December 22, 1969. Very fine and unique 18K yellow gold asymmetrical "Ricochet" gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives. Hand-made, heavy, two-body, asymmetrical, polished, theback with slide to take the removable strap. Gold satiné, quar-tered,applied gold baton markers. Gold bâton hands. Notes This wristwatch would appear to be the only example of its kind and is one of the Gilbert Albert prototypes not made in series. The "Ricochet" collection was usually designed with a textured surface rather than polished as in the present watch. The related pendant watch is offered as lot 229 in this auction. 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 wrist-watch 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 estab
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2005-05-15
