$35,400
Pink Gold Pagoda Patek Philippe, Genève, “Pagoda”, No. 1858121, case No. 4014196, Ref. 5500. Made in a limited edition of 500 pieces in 1997 to commemorate the inauguration of Patek Philippe’s new watchmaking center 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 fitted box, a commemorative booklet, sterling silver medal, an attestation, and the "Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres." Two-body, flared, solid, polished and brushed, concave sides, case back engraved "Commemoration 1997 Pagoda", 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 côtes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, selfcompensating free-sprung flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 29 x 41 mm. Thickness 10 mm. Property of Various Owners Notes Ref. 5500, “Pagoda” A limited edition collection of men’s and women’s watches, launched in 1997, to commemorate the opening of Patek Philippe’s new manufacturing center in Plan les Ouates, Geneva. Inspired by a rare 1940s model, the Pagoda captures the artistic ideal of the 20th century, reconciling beauty and function in its streamlined, sculpted curve
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2007-12-05
