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Hong Kong, Jun 08, 2008

LOT 14

Ref. 5500, White Gold Pagoda Patek Philippe, Genève, ?Pagoda?, No. 1858034, case No. 4014789, Ref. 5500G. Made in a limited edition of 250 pieces in 1997 for the inauguration of the new Patek Philippe Manufactory in Geneva, sold on November 13th, 1997. Very fine and rare, rectangular and flared, "bombé", 18K white gold chronometer wristwatch with an 18K white gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by a commemorative booklet, sterling silver medal, attestation, and the "Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres."

HKD 270,000 - 350,000

USD 35,000 - 45,000 / EUR 22,000 - 28,000

C. Two-body, flared, solid, polished and brushed, concave sides, case back engraved "Commemoration 1997 Pagoda", curved sapphire crystal. D. Matte rose with applied white gold Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. White gold feuille hands. M. 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.


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Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 2

Very good
Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original

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Ref. 5500J : 1,100 in 18K yellow gold, - Ref. 5500R : 500 in 18K rose gold, - Ref. 5500G : 250 in 18K white gold - Ref. 5500P : 150 in platinum. - Ref. 4900J : 500 in 18K yellow gold, - Ref. 4900 R : 150 in 18K rose gold - Ref. 4900G : 100 in 18K white gold.
The "Pagoda" limited edition sets were produced in 5 collectible sets only. Patek Philippe?s first commemorative timepieces ever, the Pagodas drew their inspiration from Patek?s famous 1940s "Eiffel tower" design.