Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

New York, Mar 10, 2010

LOT 371

Patek Philippe Ref. 5500 Anniversary Pagoda Patek Philippe, Genève, "Pagoda," Ref. 5500. Made in a limited edition of 1,100 pieces in 1997 for the inauguration of Patek Philippe?s new watchmaking center in Geneva. Very fine and rare, rectangular flared, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box, Certificate of Origin, attestation, booklets, and C.O.S.C. 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, 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.