Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Mar 17, 2013

LOT 457

PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 5500, PAGODA, YELLOW GOLD Patek Philippe, Genève, movement No. 1859164 , case No. 4013967, 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 November 18th, 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, booklet and commemorative medal.

CHF 13,000 - 17,000

USD 14,000 - 18,000 / EUR 10,500 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 16,250

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, IB-Cosc-Attestation. Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 29 x 41 mm. THICKNESS 9.5 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 2

Very good

Movement: 1*

As new

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original