74,750 CHF
“Pink Ref. 3424” Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 857631, case No. 2628344, Ref. 3424, designed by Gilbert Albert. Made in 1968, sold in 1968. Very fine and very rare, asymmetrical, rhomboid, 18K pink gold gentleman’s wristwatch with an 18K pink gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives. Two-body, rhomboid, polished and brushed, polished bezel, stepped sides. Matte silver, rhomboid, with painted indexes. Pink gold "bâton" hands. Cal. 8’‘‘ 85, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balancespring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 27 x 39 mm. Thickness 7 mm. Notes Gilbert Albert 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 a series. In 1962, Gilbert Albert established his own workshop, designing and producing jewelry
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2005-11-13
