Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

New York, Dec 05, 2007

LOT 347

Platinum Pagoda Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 1859435, case No. 4014167, Ref. 5500. Made in a limited edition of 150 pieces in 1997 to commemorate the inauguration of Patek Philippe?s new watchmaking center in Geneva. Very fine and very rare, rectangular flared, "bombé", platinum chronometer wristwatch with a platinum Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box, Certificate of Origin and a commemorative booklet with sterling silver medal.

USD 40,000 - 50,000

EUR 28,000 - 35,000

Sold: USD 53,100

C. Two-body, solid, polished, concave sides, case back engraved "Commemoration 1997 - Pagoda", domed sapphire crystal. D. Black with applied white gold Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial. White gold feuille hands. M. 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, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 29 x 41 mm. Thickness 9 mm. Property of Various Owners


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 2

Very good

Movement: 1

As new

Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original

Notes

For a note on Ref. 5500, see lot 342.