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Geneva, Mar 29, 2009

LOT 438

Ref. 5500, Yellow Gold Pagoda Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 1857829, case No. 4013040, Ref. 5500J. Made in a limited edition of 1100 examples in 1997 for the inauguration of the new Patek Philippe Manufactory in Geneva, sold on November 8th, 1997. Very fine and rare, rectangular and flared, ?bombé?, 18K yellow gold chronometer wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Certificate of Origin, commemorative booklet, sterling silver medal, attestation, and the ?Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres?.

CHF 19,000 - 25,000

USD 16,000 - 21,000 / EUR 13,000 - 17,000

Sold: CHF 21,000

C. Two-body, solid, flared, polished and brushed, concave sides, case back engraved "Commemoration 1997 Pagoda," curved sapphire crystal. D. Champagne with applied yellow gold Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Black oxydized 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, free-sprung Glucydur 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. Thickness 9.5 mm.


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Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 2

Very good
Movement: 2

Very good
Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original

Notes

Ref. 5500 Pagoda The "Pagoda" series was specially created in 1997 to mark the inauguration of Patek Philippe's new watchmaking manufacture in Geneva. 2 limited editions were issued: Ref. 5500, the gentleman?s model, in 2000 examples and Ref. 4900, the Lady?s model, in 750 examples. Destruction of the tools and dies used in the production of the Pagoda ensures that neither Ref. 5500 nor 4900 can ever again be manufactured. To further ensure their exclusivity, each edition came in different metals for the cases and was made in the following quantities: - 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. 4900R: 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.