3047. Patek Philippe. A fine and very rare 18K gold asymmetrical keyless wind pocket watch designed by Gilbert Albert Model: Ricochet Reference: 789/2J Date: Circa 1966 Movement: 18-jewel Cal.23-300 manual wind, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, No.790600 Dial: Textured, black Roman hour markers to case, black steel pointed baton hands Case: Round textured, snap on back, No.311938 Signed: Case, dial & movement Size: 39mm Weight: 45,65g Accompaniments: Small Patek Philippe travel pouch The Ricochet collection was designed by Gilbert Albert who served as the Design Director of Patek Philippe from 1955-1962. His inspiration for this asymmetrical series of watches came from his intense passion for modern art, particularly the works of Brancusi and Mondrian. The reference 789 was produced over a two-year period in the early 1960s. It was available exclusively in yellow or white gold, with various case textures.