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Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003

LOT 348

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Pagoda", No.1852169, case No. 4013506, Ref. 5500J. Produced in a limited edition in 1997, sold on September 13, 1997. Very fine and very rare, rectangular, flared, "bombé", "Pagoda"-shaped, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by a commemorative booklet, sterling silver medal, a certificate and the "Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronometrès".

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

EUR 8,000 - 14,000 / USD 9,300 - 11,000

C. two-body, solid, polished, concave sides, case back engraved "Commemoration 1997 Pagoda". D. champagne with applied yellow gold Roman numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" burnished steel hands. M. Cal. 215 stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating freesprung balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 29 x 41 mm.


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Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 1

As new
Movement: 1

As new
Dial: 1 - 01

Notes

The Pagoda series was created in 1997 to mark the inauguration of Patek Philippe's new watchmaking manufacture in Geneva. Destruction of the tools and dies used in its production ensure that this model, reference 5500, can no longer be made.