Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

New York, Mar 05, 2009

LOT 520

Ref. 5500, White Gold Pagoda Patek Philippe, Genève, ?Pagoda,? No. 1857966, case No. 4014746, 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 October 2, 1997. Very fine and rare, rectangular and flared, "bombé," 18K white gold chronometer wristwatch with an 18K white gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the original fitted box, a commemorative booklet, sterling silver medal, attestation, Certificate of Origin, and the Official Swiss Chronometer Certificate.

C. Two-body, flared, solid, polished and brushed, concave sides, case back engraved "Commemoration 1997 Pagoda," domed sapphire crystal. D. Copper color 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 mm.