PATEK PHILIPPE. AN 18K GOLD ASYMMETRICAL KEYLESS LEVER DRESS WATCH WITH FITTED CHAIN
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PATEK PHILIPPE. AN 18K GOLD ASYMMETRICAL KEYLESS LEVER DRESS WATCH WITH FITTED CHAIN

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, RICOCHET, REF. NO. 788/4, MOVEMENT NO. 797'220, CASE NO. 316'904, MANUFACTURED IN 1965

Closed30 November 2011

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HKD 137,500

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PATEK PHILIPPE. AN 18K GOLD ASYMMETRICAL KEYLESS LEVER DRESS WATCH WITH FITTED CHAIN
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, RICOCHET, REF. NO. 788/4, MOVEMENT NO. 797'220, CASE NO. 316'904, MANUFACTURED IN 1965
Cal. 23-300 nickel-finished lever movement stamped twice with the seal of Geneva, 18 jewels, free sprung Gyromax balance, gold textured dial, baton numerals, textured asymmetrical case, snap on back, 18k gold Patek Philippe link watch chain and fob, case, dial and movement signed
44 mm. wide.

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US$5,000-7,000

With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1965 and its subsequent sale on 4 June the same year. Furthermore delivered with Patek Philippe slip case.

Gilbert Albert, born in 1930, is a world-renowned Swiss master jeweler and designer. He was designer and Head of Patek Philippe's workshop from 1955-1962. During his time at Patek, he was responsible for numerous creations including, among others, the famous "asymmetric" series and this Ricochet pocket watch. Albert opened his own workshop in Geneva in 1962, and has won numerous international awards and prizes for his designs. He also opened a retail boutique in Geneva in 2000.