Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Oct 19, 2012

LOT 119

PATEK PHILIPPE REF.5500G PAGODA WHITE GOLD Patek Philippe, Genève, ?Pagoda?, No. 1858920, case No. 4014923, Ref. 5500G. Made in a limited edition of 250 pieces in 1997 for the inauguration of the new Patek Philippe Manufactory in Geneva. Very fine and rare, rectangular and flared, "bombé", 18K white gold chronometer wristwatch with an 18K white gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C. Two-body, fl ared, solid, polished and brushed, concave sides, case back engraved "Commemoration 1997 Pagoda", curved sapphire crystal. D. Matte rose 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 fl at balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim 22 x 38 mm, Thickness 7 mm.