Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...

Geneva, Dec 02, 2003

LOT 84

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Pagoda", No. 1858342, Ref. 5500. Produced in a limited edition of 250 examples in 1997. Very fine and rare, rectangular flared, "bombé", 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K white gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box.

C. two-body, solid, polished, concave sides, case back engraved "Commem- oration 1997 Pagoda", domed sapphire crystal. 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-sprng. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 29 x 41 mm.