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Patek Philippe
Ref. 3424
"Gilbert Albert"
An unusual and attractive asymmetric yellow gold wristwatch designed by Gilbert Albert
- Estimate
- CHF40,000 - 80,000€43,000 - 86,000$49,500 - 99,100
CHF241,300
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Patek Philippe
- Year
- 1961
- Reference No
- 3424
- Movement No
- 857'243
- Case No
- 2'615'139
- Model Name
- "Gilbert Albert"
- Material
- 18k yellow gold
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 8'''85, 18 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Leather
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18k yellow gold PP&Co pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 27mm Width and 39mm Length
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1961 and its subsequent sale on May 23, 1961 and fitted presentation case. Accompanied by Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1961 and its subsequent sale on May 23, 1961.
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Catalogue Essay
Gilbert Albert is beloved for his novel and daring designs that completely departed from the quotidian during the 1950s and 1960s. In 1955, Patek Philippe teamed up with the designer to produce a series of unusual wristwatches. The talented artist took inspiration from modern artists such as Brancusi and Mondrian, and his daring and unconventional case designs are considered as cutting-edge today as they were 60 years ago. Albert is known for his unconventional use of materials like coral, pearls and meteorite. The works have a harmony with nature in their form and color.
There are few wristwatch models that have achieved a cult status like Gilbert Albert's Patek Philippe designs. Having resided in a private collection for many years, this watch is believed to be one of only 24 examples of reference 3424 in yellow gold with sector lines to have ever graced the auction market. With a crisp hallmark on the lug, the watch has been preserved in excellent condition.
There are few wristwatch models that have achieved a cult status like Gilbert Albert's Patek Philippe designs. Having resided in a private collection for many years, this watch is believed to be one of only 24 examples of reference 3424 in yellow gold with sector lines to have ever graced the auction market. With a crisp hallmark on the lug, the watch has been preserved in excellent condition.
Patek Philippe
Swiss | 1839Since its founding in 1839, this famous Geneva-based firm has been surprising its clientele with superbly crafted timepieces fitted with watchmaking's most prestigious complications. Traditional and conservative designs are found across Patek Philippe's watches made throughout their history — the utmost in understated elegance.Well-known for the Graves Supercomplication — a highly complicated pocket watch that was the world’s most complicated watch for 50 years — this family-owned brand has earned a reputation of excellence around the world. Patek's complicated vintage watches hold the highest number of world records for results achieved at auction compared with any other brand. For collectors, key models include the reference 1518, the world's first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph, and its successor, the reference 2499. Other famous models include perpetual calendars such as the ref. 1526, ref. 3448 and 3450, chronographs such as the reference 130, 530 and 1463, as well as reference 1436 and 1563 split seconds chronographs. Patek is also well-known for their classically styled, time-only "Calatrava" dress watches, and the "Nautilus," an iconic luxury sports watch first introduced in 1976 as the reference 3700 that is still in production today.
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