Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc...

New York, Grand Havana Room, Dec 06, 2000

LOT 116

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, Pagoda, Ref. 5500R, movement No. 1858837, case No. 4014301. Made in 1997.Very fine, rectangular 'bombé', 'Pagoda' shaped, flared 18K pink gold gentleman's chronometer wristwatch with leather strap and 18K pink gold Patek Philippe buckle.

USD 12,000 - 15,000

C. two body, polished and brushed, concave sides, hinged back case. D. matte silver with applied pink gold Roman numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. 'Feuille' pink gold hands. M. 9 1/4''', cal. 215 PS, Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium plated, 'fausses côtes' decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating 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: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Notes

PagodaThe' Pagoda' series was specially produced in 1997 to mark the inauguration of Patek Philippe's new watchmaking manufacture in Geneva. The tools and dies used in its manufacture were destroyed, ensuring that this model, reference 5500 and 4900, can no longer be produced.Each watch is accompanied by a silver medal edited for the inauguration of Patek Philippe's new manufacture and bears the dedication 'Henri Stern et Philippe Stern à tous nos amis, à l'occasion de l'inauguration de la nouvelle Manufacture Patek Philippe.'This series of wristwatches was produced in limited editions as follows:Gentleman's chronometer wristwatches, Ref. 5500: 1100 in 18K yellow gold, Ref. 5500J 500 in 18K pink gold, Ref. 5500R 250 in 18K white gold, Ref. 5500G 150 in platinum, Ref. 5500PEach watch is also accompanied by a 'Bulletin de Marche'delivered by the 'Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres'.Lady's wristwatches, Ref. 4900: 500 in 18K yellow gold, Ref. 4900J 150 in 18K pink gold, Ref. 4900 R 100 in 18K white gold, Ref. 4900GThe 'Pagoda' limited edition sets were produced in 5 examples only.Similar watches are published in Patek Philippe Wristwatches, by Martin Huber and Alan Banbery, 1998, pp.124 and 127.