Patek 5500J Pagoda
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Patek Philippe. A fine 18K gold limited edition commemorative wrist chronometer with Bulletin de Marche
Pagoda, Ref:5500J, Case no. 4013246, Movement no. 1858867, sold 1997
18-jewel Cal. 215 manually wound movement adjusted to temperature, position and isochronism, free sprung Gyromax balance, Seal of Geneva, rectangular champagne dial with raised gold roman chapters, blued hands, subsidiary seconds, within a flared white gold case with tapered step lugs, maker's leather strap and 18K gold buckle together with leather triptych display box, Certificates of Origin and Attestation, Bulletin de Marche, silver commemorative medal, suede pouch, tag, wallet with literature and commemorative book. 30mm
Estimate:
US$ 20,000 - 25,000
£13,000 - 17,000
€15,000 - 19,000

Footnotes

  • The Pagoda was sold in 1997 to commemorate the inauguration of Patek Philippe's new watchmaking center in Geneva. The watch was inspired by reference 2441 "Eiffel Tower" made in the 1950's.

    The reference 5500, a Gentleman's model, was made in a limited edition of 2000 watches in all metals while the Lady's model, Ref. 4900, was made in a total of 750 examples. The present lot was made in a limited edition of 1100 pieces.

    - Ref. 5500J: 1,100 in 18K Yellow Gold
    - Ref. 5500R: 500 in 18K rose gold,
    - Ref. 5500G: 250 in 18K white gold
    - Ref. 5500P: 150 in platinum.
    - Ref. 4900J: 500 in 18K yellow gold,
    - Ref. 4900R: 150 in 18K rose gold
    - Ref. 4900G: 100 in 18K white gold.

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