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Patek Philippe
Ref. 5500R-001
Pagoda
An unworn, very fine and rare limited edition pink gold rectangular-shaped wristwatch with small seconds, applied Roman numerals, Certificate of Origin, attestation, commemorative medal and presentation box, one of a limited edition of 500 pieces made to commemorate the opening of Patek Philippe ’s watchmaking facility in Geneva in 1997
- Estimate
- HK$80,000 - 160,000€8,800 - 17,700$10,300 - 20,500
HK$190,500
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Patek Philippe
- Year
- Circa 1997
- Reference No
- 5500R-001
- Movement No
- 1’859’246
- Case No
- 4’014’551
- Model Name
- Pagoda
- Material
- 18K pink gold
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 215, 18 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Crocodile
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K pink gold Patek Philippe pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 40.5mm length x 26.5mm width
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin stamped Gübelin A.G. dated 10th December 1997, Attestation, COSC certificate, 1997 commemorative watches book, commemorative medal, instruction manual, product literature, leather folio, Geneva Seal tag, travel pouch, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
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Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
The present example features the Patek Philippe Pagoda ref. 5500 in pink gold, distinguished as the most elegant of all materials and showcasing the most legible dial within the collection. With only 500 pieces produced in pink gold, the dial complements the vertical Pagoda case beautifully.
Exuding sophistication, this timepiece is one of the most distinct wristwatch ever created by the manufacturer. This ref. 5500 was last seen at auction 16 years ago and has been kept in a safe since, maintaining its virtually unworn condition from when it was originally sold. This reference marks a significant milestone for Patek Philippe and will always capture the hearts of collectors.
Exuding sophistication, this timepiece is one of the most distinct wristwatch ever created by the manufacturer. This ref. 5500 was last seen at auction 16 years ago and has been kept in a safe since, maintaining its virtually unworn condition from when it was originally sold. This reference marks a significant milestone for Patek Philippe and will always capture the hearts of collectors.
Patek Philippe
Swiss | 1839Since its founding in 1839, this famous Geneva-based firm has been surprising its clientele with superbly crafted timepieces fitted with watchmaking's most prestigious complications. Traditional and conservative designs are found across Patek Philippe's watches made throughout their history — the utmost in understated elegance.Well-known for the Graves Supercomplication — a highly complicated pocket watch that was the world’s most complicated watch for 50 years — this family-owned brand has earned a reputation of excellence around the world. Patek's complicated vintage watches hold the highest number of world records for results achieved at auction compared with any other brand. For collectors, key models include the reference 1518, the world's first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph, and its successor, the reference 2499. Other famous models include perpetual calendars such as the ref. 1526, ref. 3448 and 3450, chronographs such as the reference 130, 530 and 1463, as well as reference 1436 and 1563 split seconds chronographs. Patek is also well-known for their classically styled, time-only "Calatrava" dress watches, and the "Nautilus," an iconic luxury sports watch first introduced in 1976 as the reference 3700 that is still in production today.
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