26,400 CHF
Ref. 5500, Pink Gold Pagoda Patek Philippe, Genève, “Pagoda”, No. 1858543, case No. 4014399, Ref. 5500R. Made in a limited edition of 500 pieces in 1997 for the inauguration of the new Patek Philippe Manufactory in Geneva. Very fine and rare, rectangular and flared, "bombé", 18K pink gold chronometer wristwatch with an 18K pink gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by a commemorative booklet, sterling silver medal, attestation, and the "Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres." Two-body, flared, solid, polished and brushed, concave sides, case back engraved "Commemoration 1997 Pagoda", curved sapphire crystal. Matte silver with applied pink gold Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Pink gold feuille hands. Cal. 215, stamped with the Seal of Geneva quality mark, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung 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 the production of the Pagoda ensures that neither Ref. 5500 nor 49
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2009-03-29
