Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...

Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003

LOT 47

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Pagoda", No.1858939, case No. 4014316, Ref. 5500. Produced in a limited edition in 1997. Very fine and very rare, rectangular, flared, "bombé", 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K pink gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by a commemorative booklet, sterling silver medal, a certificate and the "Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres".

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

EUR 20,000 - 27,000 / USD 23,000 - 31,000

C. two-body, solid, polished, concave sides, case back engraved "Commemoration 1997 Pagoda". D. matte silver with applied pink gold Roman numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" pink gold 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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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 2

Very good
Movement: 2

Very good
Dial: 2 - 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.