Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 15, 2015
LOT 379
PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 5500 PAGODA YELLOW GOLD Patek Philippe, Genève, movement No. 1858729, case No. 4013240, Ref. 5500J. Made in a limited edition of 1100 pieces in 1997 for the inauguration of the new Patek Philippe Manufactory in Geneva, sold on November 18th, 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 original box, Certificate of Origin, COSC Certificate, Attestation and booklet.
CHF 16,000 - 22,000
HKD 134,000 - 184,000 / USD 17,000 - 24,000
Sold: CHF 20,000
Two-body, solid, flared, polished and brushed, concave sides, case back engraved "Commemoration 1997 Pagoda," domed sapphire crystal. Champagne with applied yellow gold Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Black oxidized 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, IB-Cosc-Attestation.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 1* |
As new Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |