21,000 CHF
Ref. 5500, Yellow Gold Pagoda Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 1857829, case No. 4013040, Ref. 5500J. Made in a limited edition of 1100 examples in 1997 for the inauguration of the new Patek Philippe Manufactory in Geneva, sold on November 8th, 1997. Very fine and rare, rectangular and flared, “bombé”, 18K yellow gold chronometer wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Certificate of Origin, commemorative booklet, sterling silver medal, attestation, and the “Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres”. Two-body, solid, flared, polished and brushed, concave sides, case back engraved "Commemoration 1997 Pagoda," curved sapphire crystal. Champagne with applied yellow gold Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Black oxydized gold feuille hands. Cal. 215, stamped with the Seal of Geneva quality mark, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, free-sprung Glucydur Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 29 x 41 mm. Thickness 9.5 mm. Notes Ref. 5500 Pagoda The "Pagoda" series was specially created in 1997 to mark the inauguration of Patek Philippe's new watchmaking manufacture in Geneva. 2 limited editions were issued: Ref. 5500, the gentleman’s model, in 2000 examples and Ref. 4900, the Lady’s model, in 750 examples. Destruction of the tools and dies used in
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2009-03-29
