Omega
A yellow gold and diamond-set with bracelet watch designed by Gilbert Albert with hammered dial | Circa 1965
Auction Closed
April 3, 04:38 PM GMT
Estimate
5,000 - 10,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Dial: gilt, hammered
Calibre: cal. 620 manual winding, 17 jewels
Movement number: 20'864'939
Case: 18k yellow gold and diamond-set, snap-on case back
Case number: 31402
Closure: 18k yellow gold integrated Omega bracelet and locking clasp
Size: 26 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 180 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: none
Omega by Gilbert Albert
The diamond-set bezel of this Omega by Gilbert Albert from the 1960s glows like a celestial halo, reflecting light in a way that feels otherworldly. The hammered dial, with its uneven texture, evokes the rugged surface of lunar craters, creating a striking, natural pattern that feels both organic and extraterrestrial.
Meanwhile, the unconventional bracelet, with its unique form, suggests something crafted for a world beyond our own. It’s a statement, blending the celestial with the cutting-edge. Its design captures the spirit of space exploration and innovation, pushing the boundaries of traditional horology in a way that feels as though it was made to be worn in a world yet to be discovered.
A similar piece without diamonds is illustrated in Marco Richon, Omega; A Journey through time, 2007, p 727.