Patek Philippe. A fine 18K gold asymmetrical keyless lever watch with original certificate

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, RICOCHET MODEL, MOVEMENT NO. 793'295, CASE NO. 311'965, REF. 788/1, MANUFACTURED IN 1963

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Patek Philippe. A fine 18K gold asymmetrical keyless lever watch with original certificate
Signed Patek Philippe, Geneve, Ricochet model, movement no. 793'295, case no. 311'965, ref. 788/1, manufactured in 1963
Cal. 23-300 circular nickel-finished lever movement stamped twice with the Geneva seal, 18 jewels, Gyromax balance, free sprung regulator, the textured gold dial with black enamel baton numerals, in similarly textured asymmetrical case with snap on back, case, dial and movement signed
44 mm. wide

Lot Essay

Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificat d'Origine et de Garantie and Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1963 and its subsequent sale on 4 September 1963.

The famous asymmetrical watches of the "Ricochet" collection (see Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, second edition, pp. 78, 163, 187 and 188) were designed by Gilbert Albert who started working for Patek Philippe in 1955. Mr. Albert took his inspiration from his passion for modern art, notably works by Brancusi and Mondrian. In 1962, he founded his own firm at rue de la Corraterie in Geneva where one of his workshops is located still today.

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