44,840 CHF
White Gold Ref. 5500G Pagoda Patek Philippe, Genève, "Pagoda", movement No. 1858046, case No. 4014721, Ref. 5500G. Made in a limited edition of 250 pieces in 1997 to commemorate the inauguration of Patek Philippe’s new manufacture in Geneva. Very fine and rare, rectangular flared, bombé, 18K white gold wristwatch with an 18K white gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by fitted box, certificate, the "Bulletin de Marche du Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres", a pouch and a medal. Two-body, flared, solid, polished and brushed, concave sides, case back engraved "Commemoration 1997 Pagoda", sapphire crystal. Copper-colored with applied white gold Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. White gold feuille hands. Cal. 215, stamped with the Seal of Geneva Quality Mark, rhodiumplated, fausses côtes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, free-sprung Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 29.5 x 41 mm. Thickness 10 mm. Notes Pagoda Patek Philippe, "Pagoda". The Pagoda series was created in 1997 to mark the inauguration of Patek Philippe’s new watchmaking manufacture in Geneva. Destruction of the tools and dies used in its production ensures that this model, reference 5500, can no longer be made.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2007-11-11
