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Geneva, Nov 11, 2007
LOT 147
Ref. 5500 Platinum Pagoda Patek Philippe, Genève, movement No. 1859465, case No. 4014186, Ref. 5500. Made in 1997 in a limited edition of 150 pieces to commemorate the inauguration of Patek Philippe?s new manufacture in Geneva. Very fine and very rare, rectangular flared, bombé platinum wristwatch with a platinum Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box, Certificate of Origin and the certificate from the "Controle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres".
CHF 60,000 - 70,000
EUR 35,000 - 42,000 / USD 50,000 - 60,000
Sold: CHF 64,900
C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, concave sides, case back engraved "Commemoration 1997 Pagoda", domed sapphire crystal. D. Black with applied white gold Roman numerals, outer white minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. White gold feuille hands. M. Cal. 215, stamped with the Seal of Geneva Quality Mark, rhodiumplated, 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 9 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 2 |
Very good |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |
Notes
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.