Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...

Geneva, Dec 02, 2003

LOT 409

Patek Philippe & Cie,Genève, "Pagoda", No. 1858967, case No. 4014604, Ref. 5500. Produced in a limited edition in 1997.Very fine and rare, rectangular, flared, "bombé", 18K white gold gentleman's chronometer wristwatch with an 18K white gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

USD 15,000 - 18,000

EUR 13,000 - 15,500

Sold: USD 17,250

C. two-body, solid, polished, concave sides, case back engraved "Commemoration 1997 Pagoda". D. champagne with applied white gold Roman numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. White gold "Feuille" 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 free-sprung flat 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: 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 ensures that this model, reference 5500, can no longer be made.