Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...

Geneva, Dec 02, 2003

LOT 85

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Pagoda", No. 1859362, case No. 4014140, Ref. 5500. Produced in a limited edition of 150 examples in 1997. Very fine and rare, rectangular flared, "bombé", platinum gentleman's wristwatch with a platinum Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box.

C. two-body, solid, polished, concave sides, case back engraved "Commemoration 1997 Pagoda", domed sapphire crystal. D. black 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. Dal, case and movement signed. Dim. 29 x 41 mm.