Contemporary, Limited Edition, Modern...

New York, Grand Havana Room, Apr 25, 2001

LOT 295

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Pagoda", Ref. 5500J. Produced in a limited edition of 1,100 yellow gold examples in 1997.Fine and rare, rectangular "bombé", "Pagoda"-shaped, 18K yellow gold commemorative gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle.

USD 9,000 - 11,000

C. two-body, flared rectangle, solid, polished D. champagne with applied yellow gold Roman numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" blued steel hands. M. 215 PS stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 29 x 41 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3 - 6
Movement: 1*

As new

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 1 - 01

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.