Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

New York, Mar 10, 2010

LOT 363

Patek Philippe Ref. 5500, Yellow Gold Pagoda Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 1852915, case No. 4013487, Ref. 5500J. Made in a limited edition of 1100 pieces in 1997 for the inauguration of the new Patek Philippe Manufactory in Geneva, sold on August 20th, 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 original box, Certificate of Origin, commemorative booklet, sterling silver medal, attestation, and the ?Official Swiss Chronometer Certificate.?

C. Two-body, solid, flared, polished and brushed, concave sides, case back engraved "Commemoration 1997 Pagoda," domed sapphire crystal. D. Champagne with applied yellow gold Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Black oxidized 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.